Strunjan
Strunjan Strugnano | |
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![]() Strunjan | |
![]() ![]() Strunjan Location in Slovenia | |
Coordinates: 45°32′2.61″N 13°36′24.5″E / 45.5340583°N 13.606806°ECoordinates: 45°32′2.61″N 13°36′24.5″E / 45.5340583°N 13.606806°E | |
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Region | Slovenian Littoral |
Municipality | Piran |
Area | |
• Total | 3.51 km2 (1.36 sq mi) |
Elevation | 37.7 m (123.7 ft) |
Population (2002) | |
• Total | 564 |
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Strunjan (pronounced [stɾuˈnjaːn] (
Overview
The Strunjan Nature Reserve, located along a 4 km stretch of Adriatic coast to the north of the settlement, is the longest section of unspoilt coastline in the entire Gulf of Trieste.[3]
The parish church in the settlement is dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
Events
Persimmon Festival, 2005
Since 2001, Strunjan has held an annual persimmon festival (Slovene: Praznik kakijev) every November. Together with the Vipava Valley and the Gorizia Hills, Strunjan has a favorable microclimate for persimmon cultivation, producing 30% of Slovenia's annual persimmon crop on about 20 hectares.[4]
References
External links
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