This house is one of oldest in the first row of buildings encircling the main place. City documents of 1384 mention the gothic building of “Casa Pizagrua“; but later on the exterior was rearranged in a neoclassicism style. It is the birthplace of the violinist Giuseppe Tartini. During its last restoration (1985-91) they discovered some very interesting mural paintings. The building is now seat of the Italian community organising cultural events, exhibitions and art workshops.

On the first floor there is a memorial room for Tartini with some objects of his inheritance bequeathed to his family. Most interesting memorabilia are his death mask, the violin of the master, his line drawer, a copper cut with interpretations of Tartinis dreams and a portrait on canvas. Amongst some handwritten documents is a remarquable letter to his disciple Maddalena Lombardini, explaining the rules and techniques of handling the violin bow.


Tourist-Info-Center,
Tartinijev trg 2, 6330 Piran
Telefon: 00 386 5 673 02 20
e-Mail: ticpi(at)portoroz.si

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