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
The birthplace of Marco Polo was built on the foundations of a Greek colony, and is the historical and tourist centre of the largest island in the Dubrovnik region. It is famous for its streets that are shaped in the form of a fish bone and well-preserved Gothic and Renaissance buildings.
Among them stands out the Cathedral of sv. Marko [St. Mark], whose rich interior guards the... Read more
Stara Novalja is a quiet and peaceful village on the island of Pag, five kilometres away from Novalja, and the main tourist destination on the island. Situated in a gentle bay it is ideal for a quiet family holiday. The pebbly and sandy beaches are protected from the wind, and are awash with the scents of fragrant Mediterranean herbs.
The population traditionally engages in farming... 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