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The new Marina rises from the foundations of the old maritime tradition that dates back to the 6th century. The first settlements emerged in the Istrian peninsula between the 5th and the 6th centuries. In the 8th century, Istria was subjected to the Frankish feudal system, while the hinterland was inhabited by the Slavs. In the centuries that followed, Istrian towns were first dominated by the Venetian Republic in the 10th century, governed by the Patriarch of Aquileia in the 13th century, while in 1253 Izola finally declared independence and became a town with its own status, laws, and powers.

At the end of the 13th century, Venice regained power and Izola had to accept its domination. Other favourable periods for Izola were the 15th and the 16th centuries, characterised by the flourishing trade in wine, olive oil, olives, salt, and fish. The town’s history was further marked by the founder of the first regular school, Gerolando da Santa Croce, in the 15th century, and the geographer Pietro Coppo, who drew the first map of Istria. In the 18th century Izola was governed by Austria, which ruled until 1806, as well as between 1813 and 1918. After World War I, Izola was annexed by Italy, while following World War II it was part of the Free Territory of Trieste - Zone B, which became a constituent part of Yugoslavia in 1954. This period was characterised by a major exodus by the ethnic Italian population. Izola has been part of the Republic of Slovenia since 1991, the year of independence.

Mention should also be made of the rich architecture found in the old town centre, such as;
the late Baroque Besenghi degli Ughi House;
the 15th century Manzioli House;
the St. Maurus parish church, dating from the 16th century, and
the old church of St. Mary of Haliaetum.