Every classical music fan who loves the enchanting sounds of the violin knows the name of the greatest violin virtuoso Giuseppe Tartini. The sound of his instrument is still considered perfect. The legendary Italian violinist and composer was born and raised on the Adriatic coast in the Slovenian resort town of Piran in the 17th-18th centuries. Today, the town's central square, one of the main tourist attractions, is named after him. However, the square known by the name of the genius appeared long before his birth. It had been used as a pier behind the town wall, decorated only with fishing boats, until everything changed in the Middle Ages.

The construction of Venetian palaces and luxury noble mansions quickly turned the fishing pier into a popular Piran destination. The square was adorned with the Town Hall and a monument to the violinist Tartini by the famous Italian sculptor Antonio Dal Zotto. It was erected on a white marble oval platform created by the architect Boris Podrecca.

Nowadays, the delightful square is considered the center of Piran. It is a pedestrian zone throughout the tourist season. It houses many outstanding historical and cultural monuments. For example, the building richly decorated with frescoes in the Italian Renaissance style, known as the birthplace of Giuseppe Tartini.

The oldest building in the square, which has preserved its original appearance since its construction in the 15th century, is the Gothic house "Benecanka" (also called "Venetian House").

Another famous monument of ancient architecture is the Town Hall, dating back to the beginning of the 19th century. A couple of medieval pedestals erected in the 15th century serve as a reminder of the rule of the Republic of Venice in Piran. One depicts the town's patron saint, the fearless Saint George, and the other depicts the winged Venetian lion of Saint Mark. Traditionally, two flags are raised in the square on each solemn occasion: the flag of Piran and the flag of Venice.