Franciscan monastery, Piran, Medieval monastery in Piran, Slovenia.
The Franciscan monastery features a cloister with half-arched portal, carved columns, and an architrave inscribed with historical coats of arms.
The construction of the monastery complex with the Church of St Francis began in 1301, and the main structure reached completion in 1318.
The monastery atrium functions as a concert venue for Musical Evenings of Piran, connecting religious heritage with contemporary cultural events.
Visitors can access the monastery daily from 9:00 to 12:00 and 17:00 to 20:00, with the basement gallery displaying Venetian art collections.
Giuseppe Tartini, the renowned composer, received his first musical education within these monastery walls after the year 1700.
Location: Piran Municipality
GPS coordinates: 45.52860,13.56990
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:37
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