Hotel Palace Portorož
Portorož · Piran €€€€
The Crystal Hall breakfast room keeps its original chandeliers from 1910, and the hotel has the Rose Spa and a private beach on the Portorož seafront.
St George's Church and Bell Tower
From the top of the town the view takes in three countries, and the bell tower is a smaller replica of St Mark's in Venice, topped by an Archangel Michael statue that turns with the wind.
Piran €
Last checked 10 November 2026
Overview
The parish church stands at the highest point of the old town, where a church has stood since the 6th or 7th century. The present building dates from the 14th century and took its Baroque form in the 17th. The bell tower is modelled on St Mark's Campanile in Venice and is topped by a rotating statue of Archangel Michael. The terrace beside it gives some of the best views of Piran and the bay.
Highlights
- Bell tower modelled on St Mark's
- Rotating Archangel Michael
- Views over Piran and the bay
Good to know
Questions
When is it open?
The tourist board does not publish opening hours or ticket prices for the church or tower. Contact the parish on +386 5 67 33 440 or zupnija.piran@rkc.si.
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