Barban is a picturesque medieval acropolis-style village in Istria. It has a rich history and had many different rulers in the past: the Habsburgs, the Venetians, and the French. Many traces of its past can be found in cultural monuments and numerous interesting sites.
Well preserved buildings from the Baroque and Gothic periods, frescos and Glagolitic documents, four churches,... Read more
Kotor is a coastal town in Montenegro with a population of 23500. It is well-known for its stunning architecture and amazing natural setting. Kotor is situated in a most secluded part of Boka Kotorska bay, in the northern part of the Montenegrin coast. It has developed around Stari Grad (local language for "old town"), the city's old town and best known landmark, which is listed as UNESCO World... Read more
Welcome to Buzet, the city of truffles! The unique taste of this underground mushroom has been attracting visitors for years. The white and black truffles which grow in the forests in the vicinity of Buzet are a true gastronomic delicacy. Each year, in the second week of September, a giant feast with truffles is organised in the Fountains Square. The event launches the Truffle Days in the... Read more
Zagreb is Croatia's capital, as well as being a business centre, university centre, city of culture, art and entertainment. Springing up from two medieval settlements - Kaptol and Gradec, which form the core of the old Upper Town, it is a true Central European city and with the surrounding settlements it has about one million inhabitants.
The old Baroque nucleus is woven from old... Read more