Holy Trinity Church, Hrastovlje
Cerkev sv. Trojice, Hrastovlje
A small Romanesque church surrounded by defensive walls, with 1490 murals inside, the most famous of which is the Dance of Death.
The church was fortified with walls to defend against Ottoman Turkish invasions. Its interior frescoes were painted by Janez of Kastav and depict the Creation, biblical stories, and the Dance of Death, in which skeletons lead people from every social class to their graves. Admission is about €4. The church is usually opened by a caretaker who gives a short talk, and it may close at midday. It is located on the edge of the karst plateau east of Koper, about 30 km from Piran, and you need a car to get there.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–12:00 and 13:00–17:00; check on site
Nearby sights
- Koper Old Town
- Parenzana Trail
- Izola
- Strunjan Cliff & Moon Bay
- Sečovlje Salina Nature Park
- Portorož
- Fiesa Lakes & Beach
- Piran Town Walls