St. Bassus's Church, Koper

Name: St. Bassus's Church
Address: Koper, Slovenia

#10 among attractions in Koper

Baroque architecture, Church

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St. Bassus's Church is a church on Prešeren Square in Koper, a port town in southwestern Slovenia. It has the function of a chapel of the Parish of Koper–Assumption of Mary. The building, which dates from the end of the 16th century, at first served as a hospital of St. Nazarius and was consecrated as a church by Koper Bishop Paolo Naldini in 1706. It was significantly rebuilt in 1731. It has a Baroque interior with a single nave and a flat ceiling. The rich Baroque interior furnishings include the main altar with images of St. Nazarius and St. Bassus, a statue of St. Bassus in the vestry, and a Romanesque crucifix from about 1120, later Gothicised, that was believed to have miraculous powers. It is made of polychrome wood and depicts a triumphant Christ. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 45°32'42"N, 13°43'49"E

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Nearby attractions include: Praetorian Palace, Assumption Cathedral, Koper Regional Museum, Da Ponte Fountain.

~1610 ftNW
1400s Venetian Gothic–style palace
Praetorian Palace, Koper
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~1470 ftNE
Baroque architecture, Church
Assumption Cathedral, Koper
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~1380 ftN
Baroque architecture, Specialty museum, Museum
Koper Regional Museum, Koper
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the charming coastal city of Koper, Slovenia, the Koper Regional Museum stands as a testament to the rich cultural and historical tapestry of the region. Housed in a beautifully restored Venetian Gothic palace, which itself is a piece of...
~160 ftNW
Baroque architecture, Fountain
Da Ponte Fountain, Koper
1 min walk • The Da Ponte Fountain, a charming and historically rich monument, graces the city of Koper, Slovenia, with its presence. This elegant fountain, inspired by the renowned Rialto Bridge in Venice, stands as a testament to the Venetian influence on Koper, reflecting the...
~710 ftN
Baroque architecture, Palace
Gravisi–Barbabianca Mansion, Koper
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Koper, a charming coastal town in Slovenia, stands the majestic Gravisi–Barbabianca Mansion, a testament to the rich historical tapestry and architectural heritage of the region. This exquisite palace, a gem in the midst of the old town's...
~1220 ftN
Baroque architecture, Palace
Brutti Mansion, Koper
6 min walk • Brutti Mansion is a mansion in Koper, a port town in southwestern Slovenia. It was built in the late-Baroque style in 1714 according to plans by the architect Giorgio Massari, at the request of Count Barnabi Brutti.
~1210 ftN
Gothic architecture, Palace
Loggia Palace, Koper
6 min walk • The Loggia Palace is a Venetian Gothic palace in Koper, a port town in southwestern Slovenia. It is the only preserved Gothic town hall in Slovenia.
~580 ftNW
Baroque architecture, Palace
Carli Mansion, Koper
3 min walk • The Carli Mansion is a mansion in Koper, a port town in southwestern Slovenia. It is named after the family of the historian and encyclopedist Gian Rinaldo Carli, who was born in it in 1720.
~1280 ftNW
Palace
Belgramoni–Tacco Mansion, Koper
7 min walk • Belgramoni–Tacco Mansion is a mansion in the city of Koper, in southwestern Slovenia. It was built around 1600. It features elements of Renaissance and Baroque, but in general has been regarded as a Mannerist building. The mansion currently serves as the seat of the Regional Museum of Koper.
~620 ftN
Baroque architecture, Palace
Gravisi–Buttorai Mansion, Koper
4 min walk • Gravisi–Buttorai Mansion is a mansion in Koper, a port town in southwestern Slovenia. It is a protected monument of local significance. The mansion is situated at Shoemaker's Street in the old town center.
~1130 ftN
Gothic architecture, Church
Assumption of Mary Parish Church, Koper
6 min walk • Assumption of Mary Parish Church in Dekani is the parish church of the Parish of Dekani, a village near the city of Koper in southwest Slovenia.

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Which popular attractions are close to St. Bassus's Church?

Nearby attractions include Da Ponte Fountain, Koper (1 min walk), Carli Mansion, Koper (3 min walk), Almerigogna Mansion, Koper (3 min walk), Gravisi–Buttorai Mansion, Koper (4 min walk).

How to get to St. Bassus's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Bassus's Church:

Bus

55 ~ Banka II • Lines: 6, 7, 7S, 8, 8S (2 min walk)
8 ~ Banka / Koper Banka • Lines: 2, 2A, 5, 8, 8S, Kp. - Dol, Kp. - Dvori, Kp. - Elerji, Kp. - Gračišče - zaledje, Kp. - Lazaret m., Kp. - Marezige - zaledje, Kp. - Piran, Kp. - Podgorje, Kp. - Rakitovec, Kp. - Sv. Peter (3 min walk)

Train

Koper / Capodistria (16 min walk)