Guided Tour: The Secret of the Podestà Palace

Location: Dante Visitor Centre in the Podestà Palace

Organizer: Tourist Board Izola

Time: 10.00 am

Free entry

How did the small medieval town of Izola become part of Europe's great literary history?

The answer lies within the walls of the Podestà Palace, where the town's fate was once decided during the Venetian Republic and where a surprising connection between Izola and Dante's Divine Comedy is now brought to life.

Join a free guided tour and discover the story of two precious medieval manuscripts created in Izola. Learn about the town's former rulers and uncover the secrets of one of its most important historic buildings.

Our journey through the centuries begins at the new DANTE Visitor Centre in the Podestà Palace, where Izola's rich past meets modern ways of exploring cultural heritage.

Guided tour dates:

Thursday, 5 November 2026, at 10:00 and 15:00
Thursday, 26 November 2026, at 10:00 and 15:00

Meeting point: DANTE Visitor Centre in the Podestà Palace, Verdijeva ulica 1, Izola

Duration: 30 minutes

Guide: Gregor Benčina, Tourism Association of Izola expert staff member

The guided tour is conducted in Slovenian.

Participation is free of charge.