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Izola

Izola is a town and municipality in the coastal region of Slovenian Istria, southwestern Slovenia, on the Adriatic Sea opposite the Italian coast near Trieste. It is part of the Coastal–Karst statistical region. The town sits on a sheltered peninsula with a small harbour and a waterfront promenade. The Slovenian name Izola derives from the Italian Isola, meaning “island,” a reference to the town’s earlier island-like geography and the island that once lay off the harbor.

History: Human settlement in the area dates back to antiquity; in the Middle Ages it belonged to

Economy and culture: Izola’s economy centers on fishing, small-scale maritime industries, tourism, and services. The town

Landmarks and transport: The historic core features narrow streets, a parish church, and a seaside promenade

the
Patriarchate
of
Aquileia
and
later
to
the
Republic
of
Venice.
In
the
19th
and
early
20th
centuries
it
was
part
of
the
Austro-Hungarian
Empire.
After
World
War
I
it
was
annexed
by
Italy,
and
following
World
War
II
it
was
ceded
to
Yugoslavia
and
is
now
part
of
Slovenia
since
its
independence
in
1991.
retains
a
working
port
and
a
marina,
and
it
hosts
coastal
events
and
markets
that
reflect
its
marine
heritage.
The
nearby
coast
boasts
beaches
and
scenic
promenades.
framing
the
harbor.
A
lighthouse
marks
the
harbour
mouth.
Izola
is
connected
by
regional
roads
and
is
served
by
nearby
rail
stations
in
Koper
and
Portorož,
with
bus
links
to
the
surrounding
towns.