The old seaport of Piran lies at the end of the Piran peninsula, which gradually
narrows between the bays of Strunjan and Piran. The peninsula reaches Cape Madona,
ending with the Šavrini hills.
The meaning of the name Piran: elder scientists
support the supposition that the origin could derive from the Celtic word bior-dun,
supposed to mean a settlement on the hill, while younger generation advocates
the explanation of the Greek word pyr ? fire, as the original settlement was
primarily used as a lighthouse for vessels sailing to nearby Greek colony Aegida
on the site of today town Koper.
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