Venetian House, Gothic residential monument in Tartinijev Square, Piran, Slovenia.
The Venetian House is a Gothic residential building at Tartinijev Square in Piran featuring ornate tracery windows and a decorative balcony. A stone lion relief holding a banner adorns the facade, along with a Latin inscription carved between the window openings.
This structure was built in the mid-15th century when Piran was a significant port city with strong trading ties to the Venetian Republic. The Gothic style reflects the architectural influences of that maritime era.
The Latin inscription 'Lasa pur dir' between the windows reflects a Venetian merchant's message about his relationship with a local woman. This personal message carved into the stone shows how individual stories became part of the building's design.
The building is located at Tartinijev Square 4 in central Piran and is easily accessible on foot. Nearby you will find the Church of St Peter and the Parish Museum of St George.
The stone relief features a lion with a banner carrying a hidden message translated as 'Let them talk'. The merchant carved this inscription to respond to gossip circulating about his relationship.
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