Are you interested in the maritime heritage of Izola? If you are, come visit the House of the Sea – Izolana. Through documentary photographs, you will find out about the interesting history of Izola which is closely related to its coastal location.
Izolana is open for groups upon prior reservation. Contact us via email tic.izola@izola.si or call us 00386 5 640 10 50.
Treasure hunt in Izolana
Do your children already know fisherman Bepi and his exciting life? If your answer is no, now is the time to apply for an interactive game Museum Detective, through which they will discover the secrets of the rich history of Izola while searching for a hidden treasure.
read moreThe establishment of the exhibition in Izolana - House of the Sea was made possible by the Maritime Museum "Sergej Mašera" Piran under the auspices of the curator dr. Nadja Terčon.
Stories from The Sea
Are you ready for a trip through the history of Izola? Follow the signposts all the way to the Ulica Alme Vivoda street, where you will be greeted by the blue Izolana - House of the sea. Read about Izola's colorful history and let the photos of Izola's harbour take you back to the post-war period. Discover the importance of shipbuilding and the shipyards that built wooden vessels up until the mid-20th century, and thus enabled fishing and contributed significantly to the economic development of the town.
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