Tucked into the western foothills of Učka, the picturesque village of Boljun once held great strategic importance. Perched on a 254-metre hill, with steep slopes guarding it on three sides, this old fortified town now rests in quiet beauty, carrying its history gently through time. For those who want to fully experience Istria, it will […]
Situated in the lagoon on the eastern shore with sandy beaches and linked with the town stone walls, occurring to have been noticed from 10,000 years ago, Nin is ancient and tiny. Why should you visit Nin Nin is a small town of Dalmatia, located on an island in the middle of the sandy lagoon, […]
As the largest city in Dalmatia and the second largest and most populous city in Croatia, Split offers many attractions for travellers of different interests and ages. Split is a city located on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea, renowned for its rich history and stunning architecture. As one of the most important ports […]
Labin that is also known as ancient Albona situated on a 315-metre high hill of southeastern Istria seems to be at a glance the town having the invisible streets. Yet, those streets won’t stay hidden. When one starts searching for the traces to discover them, he’ll soon notice artistic and vibrant city core full of […]
Along with the Roman legacy and the Euphrasian Basilica, for which the most famous, ancient Poreč, preserving its Mediterranean charm, will fulfil the desire of every traveller in search of an escape from everyday life. The Mediterranean town located in the central part of the western coast of Istria is a combination of architecture, history […]
Located in the Istrian peninsula’s very centre, on a 262 meters high cliff above the pit that is the subject of numerous legends, Pazin is vibrant and relaxed. The old Pazin town located right above the Pazin Pit (Pazinska Jama) standing like a knight seems to be unconquerable at a glance. It will however welcome […]
Set above the magnificent Mirna River, lengthening its flow around the valley, Motovun is scenic and vivid. Motovun is an old picturesque fortified town, first mentioned in the 12th century. Surrounded by green Istrian vineyards and forests under the hills, known for black and white truffles, I would say Motovun is the most visited picturesque […]
Located on a hill raised from the valley of “Limska Draga”, Dvigrad is mysterious and ancient. Mystical Dvigrad or Dvograd, Dvegrad or ” Duocasteli ” at first glance leaves the impression of a ruin. Realistically, it is. However, entering the remains of the former fortress at the bottom of Lim Channel, we will discover that its streets still hide many […]
Bounded by peaceful green surroundings and being one of those places are almost the entire millennium-old that has continued to exist today, Hum is unique and the smallest. While looking at the small Hum’s sights that keep the stories of its turbulent past, I always get the real feel to be in the “Smallest Town […]
At first glance, modern Pula, located in the south of the Istrian peninsula, is moreweran ancient city with a rich past and preserved ancient monuments. If travelling to Pula, the first thing one will probably mention is a Roman Amphitheater (Arena). Besides this most recognizable monument, Pula, the largest Istrian city, has many things for […]
The colourful Lovran filled with the painted facades’ houses in a combination of white and yellow is vibrant and tiny. Strolling the narrow streets of this Kvarner Bay ancient city will fulfil the dreams every artist and storyteller like me enjoys searching for inspirational stories in the such of picturesque towns. Yet, those stories won’t […]
Built on a 321 meters high hill northwest of Pazin, both ancient and medieval Beram is the site of the most famous Istrian fresco “Dance of the Dead”. The colourful Beram seems tiny but unusual and historically picturesque, overflowing with beauty. Although it has a square with a couple of streets, a walk through Beram is […]