Slovenia

Places to visit near Koper

Koper is a town in Slovenia, home to about 24,996 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit — 28 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 caves. The must-see places are Gravisi – Buttorai Mansion (1 km), The Carli Palace (1 km) and Praetorian Palace (1 km).

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Koper, Slovenia
Koper, Slovenia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Koper at a glance

Location
Slovenia
Population
about 24,996
Coordinates
45.5469° N, 13.7294° E
Places within 50 km
105 (105 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Koper

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Koper: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Koper

73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Koper. The closest is Gravisi – Buttorai Mansion (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Koper

58 churches within 100 km of Koper. The closest is St Bassus Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Koper

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Koper. The closest is Debeli Rtič / Punta Grossa (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Koper

31 caves within 100 km of Koper. The closest is Sveta Jama (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Koper

27 museums within 100 km of Koper. The closest is Regional Museum of Koper (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Koper

22 beaches & coast within 100 km of Koper. The closest is Gulf of Venice (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Koper

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Koper
  2. 1 km The Carli Palace · palace
  3. 1 km Gravisi – Buttorai Mansion · heritage site
  4. 1 km The Gravisi - Barbabianca Palace · palace
  5. 1 km Praetorian Palace · palace
  6. 1 km Palača Belgramoni-Tacco · heritage site
  7. 0 km Back to Koper

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    Within 15 km of Koper

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Koper by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2873Gravisi – Buttorai Mansion (1 km)
    Churches1758St Bassus Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints743Debeli Rtič / Punta Grossa (6 km)
    Caves1331Sveta Jama (14 km)
    Museums1027Regional Museum of Koper (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1022Gulf of Venice (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1118Krajinski Park Strunjan / Parco Naturale Strugnano (11 km)
    Other attractions36Vrata Muda / Porta della Muda (1 km)
    Waterfalls22Škocjan Caves (Artificial Entrance) (30 km)
    Parks22Aquapark Istralandia (30 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Isola di Barbana (37 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Wild Lake (67 km)
    Treks11European Long Distance Path E6 - Part Slovenia (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Islamic Centre (71 km)

    Koper: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Koper?

    Gravisi – Buttorai Mansion (heritage site, about 1 km), The Carli Palace (palace, about 1 km), Praetorian Palace (palace, about 1 km), The Gravisi - Barbabianca Palace (palace, about 1 km), Palača Belgramoni-Tacco (heritage site, about 1 km), Regional Museum of Koper (museum, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Koper?

    105 places on Spotwander: 28 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 caves, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Koper?

    Gravisi – Buttorai Mansion, about 1 km by road; The Carli Palace (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Koper?

    St Bassus Church, about 1 km by road; Cerkev Sv. Mavra (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Koper?

    Debeli Rtič / Punta Grossa, about 6 km by road; Slavnik (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Koper?

    Start in Koper, visit The Carli Palace, then Gravisi – Buttorai Mansion, then The Gravisi - Barbabianca Palace, then Praetorian Palace, then Palača Belgramoni-Tacco, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Koper?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Koper

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Koper’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Koper on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.