evidence: Piran sits at the very tip of the Gulf of Piran peninsula and is one of the three major towns of the Slovene Riviera, the other two being Koper and Izola. [...] Piran has a long and very interesting history. It is reported to have been settled as far back as the 7th century! [...] At the very tip of the peninsula, you’ll see the Piran Lighthouse and the Church of St. Clement. It’s a beautiful walk any time of day, but walk the promenade at sunset if your itinerary allows: Piran sunsets can be spectacular.