IN THE SPOTLIGHT

• Manzioli Palace

  
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  Originally built in 1470 under the direction of one of Izola's first mayors, Tomasso Manzioli, the recently renovated palace is one of the oldest buildings in the city and home to both the offices of the local Italian self-government and an incredibly charming wine bar. Read on
  

• St Maurus Church

  
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  Sitting atop Izola's modest high point is the parish church of the town's patron saint, who is also responsible for watching over the Azores, shoemakers, coppersmiths and the disabled. Read on
  

• Church of St Mary of Haliaetum

  
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  The oldest church in Izola does its part to help make Manziolijev Trg one of the most aesthetically pleasing places in town. Other than the summer, it's not often open to the public, but if you settle in for a drink at the nearby wine bar on any given Saturday afternoon you'll likely be able to catch a wedding ceremony or two. Read on
  

• Parenzana Museum

  
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  In 1902 the Parenzana railway line was built connecting Trieste with Poreč (or Parenzo in Italian, hence the name) 123 kilometres to the south in present-day Croatia. Read on
  

• Besenghi degli Ughi Palace

  
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  Considered by many to be the finest building in Izola, it has sadly seen better days and from the looks of things now serves as a nightly hang out for the beer-swilling local youth. Read on