Forma Viva

Portorož


Perched atop the Seča Peninsula south of town (beyond the marina), Forma Viva is an outdoor sculpture garden with some 130 works carved in stone. The real reason for coming is the peace and quiet, and the fantastic view of Portorož and Piran Bays. The saltpans at Sečovlje are a short walk to the south.


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