When you drive down the west side of the Istrian Y you will see a little village on the hill - Višnjan. In the streets of the old part of Višnjan you can experience the spirit of the rich historical heritage of this place. Every stone, every corner, and each family can tell you a legend or a true story about the villages past.
Go down the Venice Lion path, or perhaps, ride a... Read more
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
Vodnjan – a famous tourist destination in the southwest of Istria. On every corner, the city exudes history, every path hides a building, a church, a palace built in the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles. The most interesting is the Gothic palace of the Bettica family, a popular castle built in 1300. The parish church of sv. Vlaho [St. Blaise] is attractive and has the tallest bell tower... Read more
Medulin, once a fishing village, is now a modern tourist destination in the south of the Istrian peninsula. This village of grape vines, olive trees, and beautiful beaches is ideal for quietly enjoying the beauty of the untouched natural surroundings.
The large Roman archaeological complex Vižula, Vrčevan hill, the hill of sv. Petar [Saint Peter] are all home to many ancient... Read more