The inner Istria is the region consisted of beautiful inland and picturesque places. Covered with the amazing green hills and valleys, vine routes and olive yards invites to come and reveal the scents of Mediterranean within the historical spirit.
Motovun is a picturesque medieval town settled at the slopes of the green hills above the Mirna river valley. The town is surrounded by the bulwarks and medieval forts. At the bottom is surrounded by the vine yards and Motovun wood, known as the protected Park Forest rich with
the special mushroom specie, the truffle.
Motovun was inhabited at the Antique time, which is proven by the geological evidences showing the traces of the sea under the depth of the soil. Furthermore, this shows the natural changes during many years but also the ancient existence of this beautiful town. The river Mirna was water borne up to the Motovun. There were found the human bones and because of those remains, arisen the legend about the giants who build up the Motovun town and its walls.
Motovun town has a wealthy and broad cultural and historical heritage. The notabilities are visible from the moment when entering the old town. The medieval entrance at this historical town is the Baroque loggia with the gorgeous landscape view. At the place where the old Christian basilica once was, now there stays the l ate Renaissance Parish Church St. Stjepan. The town Bell Tower is from the 13th century, and the Gothic entrance fortress and the buildings in the old town verify the early medieval life and existence.
Furthermore, the old town has a Pretor Palace which is one of the biggest Romanesque Palaces in the Istria and even Croatia. The town Parish has preserved the archiv
e with the parchments, the rich collection of liturgical art works and pots, and also the statues of the two saints; St. Stjepan and St. Lovro. Furthermore, the parish has beautiful and valuable organs and liturgical paintings from the 17th century.
Besides, Motovun is an ideal town offering peace, relaxation and meditation. This was proven by the various Renaissance artists and aristocrats who stayed in Motovun. This amazing town was a great inspiration to hose numerous famous people. Allow to inspire You.
In this picturesque town, the tradition has not lost its point. The home people still treasure the legendary giants and historical stories transmitted over the generations. That is why the town has an amazing old scent of culture present in every stone board you walk on.
The settlement Kanal under the Motovun town is organizing the livestock fair every month for more than 105 year s. Motovun also organizes the T ruffles fair and mulimedia exhibition. Besides, more exhibitions are held in the Modern Artistry Gallery where are exposed the old weapon collection and the collection of arts.
Anyhow, the most important and known manifestation organized in the old town is the Motovun Film Festival. The festival started in the year 1999. and till now days has developed in one of the World's famous festivals. The festival lasts for 7 days and shows film projections during the evening. During the day are organized various festivities within the amusing programs. In Motovun come Croatian and world known producers and actors. This is amazing festival placed in this small medieval town.
Motovun offers few gastronomy places like restaurants and taverns furnished in the traditional style. Very developed type of gastronomy is the agrotourism offering traditional gourmand food prepared with the truffles and great domestic vines.
After a great evening spent in Motovun, the best way to recreate you self is to make a walking tour through the Motovun woods, or do a bike tour throught the amazing land scapes of those green valleys.
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You can reach Motovun from many directions and various tranportations like: By bus which connects the main cities and other settlements along the Croatia; By train to the nearest train station; By plane to the nearest airport; By personal vehicle which is the most secure and independent way of traveling.
Pazin is an old historical town settled in the center of the Istrian inland. It is surrounded by the amazing greenery and river Pazincica which has naturally made the watercourse and within that the phenomena Pazin barrow. Another phenomenon is that Pazin town has developed on the old Castle remains and one side of the town is on the edge of the barrow. Anyhow, Pazin is the center of administrational and regional structure.
Long time ago, Pazin was first mentioned as the Pazin Fortification. But in the 12th century, Pazin became the center of Pazin Principality, but the authority was taken by the Habsburgs after they made Pazin the governing Istrian center. After much different colonization which has left historical traces, in the 19th century, Pazin becomes one of the centers of the Cultural Revival.
The history continues and Pazin together with the whole Istria was conquered by the Italian colony and army. This nation as any other has left cultural and historical traces but after many years, Pazin finaly became the Croatian town. Pazin stayed the administrative center of Istrian County because of the very important historical but also cultural characteristics.
Pazin is an important cultural center and thereof is a place of interesting festivals and amusing events. Those festivals are: Istrakon the Festival of Fantasy and Science Fantasy; The Jules Verne Days which is the literary and cultural festival; The Istrian County days; The Fantastic Literary Festival; Pazin Fair; The Honey Days; The Vine Festival; Pazincica Clearwater Revival; The Special exhibition of German collies; The International Museum Day; The town Pazin Day and much more.
Pazin also has galleries where are exhibited the works of art and those are: The Art Gallery; Art Center; Gallery Castl e; Gallery 5 Fortresses and Gallery Linc. In side those galleries are held various exhibitions and artifacts. Besides, the town has a Museum in the Castle. It consists: the Ethnographic Istrian Museum; t he Pazin Town Museum and a collection of the historical archives.
Even though Pazin is a small town; it is the heart of the Istrian Inland, culture and history. It has great gastronomy offer like restaurants, taverns, agro tourism places with excellent domestic food and vine, and much more. For those who prefer more active holiday, Pazin organizes concerts of various performers like: the Concert of Folklore Ensemble Pazin and their hosts; and Concerts and Evening of Croatian Klapa's (Vocal Bands).
For those who prefer the all night long parties and fun, Pazin provides: Disco Club Max Magnus; Coffee Bar - Disco Bar Kukuriku and Coffee Bar - Night Club Sax. Furthermore, Pazin has plenty of interesting contents to offer.
During the day, while you are still resting from the spent night, Pazin has many sport activities and recreational programs to provide, like: biking, walking, hiking, hunting, vine roads tours, free climbing, horseback riding, speleological tour s and more. Considering the tours, Pazin offers you the excursion to the cave Baredine, Pazin barrow and in the nearby villages like Gracisce, Cerovlje, St. Petar u Sumi and other.
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You can reach Pazin from many directions and by: Bus which connects the main cities and settlements along Croatia; By train to the nearest railway station; By plane to the nearest airport: By Personal vehicle which is the most secure and reliable way of traveling.
Buzet, the historical town which settled at the hill was built in the pre-history as the Fortification. The town survived through the long historical changes and periods. Anyhow, the town was the important fortification and defense castle during the feudal battles. After many colonies fighting for Buzet, the town was conquered by the Venetians. They restored the town bulwarks and built the stronger walls around the fortification. At that time, Buzet was the military center of the italian army steward.
Near the town where found the medieval localities: first on the hill Brezac the Longobardijsko cemetery; second on the hill Mejica the Byzantines necropolis and third the Northern Town Walls together with the old Croatian cemetery.
Furthermore, the town has amazing notabilities and valuable monuments testifying the town's historical and cultural importance.
Here are all those treasures still remained and preserved: The Town Gates; Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary where are preserved various liturgic and gothic objects and historical organs; The Church of St. Juraj in the old town where are preserved the paintings of saints, handcrafted decks and old venetian altar; The Church of St. Spirit where are preserved the sacral objects in three phases of historical changes; The Captain Palace with the medieval architecture and coat of arms; Church of St. Mary Magdalena; Church of St. Vid; Baroque Church of St. Ana; Church of St. John and many more.
Buzet organizes many interesting and various festivals connecting the old spirits with the modern culture. Some of those are: The Festival of Istrian Klapa's (Vocal Bands); Biking Cross Country Race; Buzet Open, the international contest in para gliding; The International Literary Meeting; The National championship in the biking race; Buzet Cultural Summer; The National music and folklore festival; The Town Buzet Day; International up hill race, European Championship and Tuffles Weekend and more.
Besides all those festivities, Buzet offers two galleries where you can visit the exhibitions and those are: Gallery Aura where are exposed the antiques and paintings of various artists; and Atelier Ivancic.
Buzet is a small town and has one very valuable museum where are exposed all the important historical and cultural evidences revealing the town's value. This is the Native Land Museum of Buzet which has Archaeological and Historical Section and rich Ethnographic collection. Another 5 old Buzet buildings held and expose the collections of several crafts like; baker, blacksmith, broom maker, comb maker, potter, shoemaker, weaver and more. Museum also holds the expositions of the Roman period structure, the medieval frescoes copies, glagoljica inscriptions and objects from the period of Istrian National Revival.
This is very interesting and culturally filled exhibition which will introduce you to the real image and scene of the Buzet and Istrian historical importance.
Buzet offers great gastronomy offer including restaurants, taverns and similar places providing excellent domestic food and vine. After the good meal in the Istrian ambience, you can enjoy in the musical night
s that Buzet offers. The town organizes concerts of various musicians and performers at the open air scene, during the hot summer nights.
Anyhow, after the beautiful night you have spent, Buzet provides some interesting sport and recreational activities like: hunting, para gliding, hang gliding, free flying, free climbing, speleological tours, walking routes, biking, horseback riding, trekking and more.
Besides, for those who prefer more peaceful vacation and relaxation, Buzet offers various excursions and tours in the nearby places like: Roc, Hum, Sovinjak Peak, or natural beauties like Kotli, Mlinin, Ucka, Cicarija and more.
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You can reach Buzet from many directions and various transportation: By bus which connects main cities and settlements along Croatia: By train to the Buzet station: By plane to the nearest airport; By personal vehicle which is the most reliable and secure way of traveling.
Medieval town Roc was firstly mentioned in the 11th century in the written documents. It has developed form the fortressed town and till today preserved its original structure. Besides the original structure, the town has also preserved all the monuments and treasures. The most important is the Local Church St. Anton with the Glagoljica Abecedarian from the 13th century and the fact that Roc has the first Croatian printed Breviary from the 15th century.
From Hum to Roc is settled the Alley Glagoljica in the open air line up. It represents the numerous monuments and sculptures of glagoljica letters
and important people who impacted the Croatian letter. Roc, as the Roman Castrum as once was, is the center of the glagoljica activities.
Roc is besides all the historical features, the protected town of cultural monuments and consists: Medieval walls with 5 towers; Town gates; Roman Lapidarium; Venetian gun and Sentry box; Church of St. Anton, St. Roko with the old frescoes, and St. Bertol the Parish Church; the Glagoljica inscriptions engraved in the stone boards; Medieval books with glagoljica letter; Town Loggia; Sculptures and Architectures of the past; Two Writers bust; Stone accordion "Triestina" the original name for the Istrian accordion and many more.
The town is filled with valuable notabilities which characterize the town and its cultural and historical importance.
This amazing town is organizing various amusing programs, offering fun to everyone. No maternal age is the boarder to have fun in this beautiful medieval town. Those festivities are: The Festival on the Open Air Summer Stage where perform various musicians; The International contest in the para gliding; Concert "Z Armunikon" meaning the performing with the accordion; Hang gliding Grand Prix Croatia; Small glagoljica Academy; State championship in the para gliding flight; Autocross; Festival of Accordions; The concert of the World Champions in Accordion; Entertaining evenings and more.
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Roc can be reachable: By bus which connects all the main cities and settlements along Croatia; By train to the nearest train station which in this case is Buzet; By plane to the nearest airport; By personal vehicle which is the most reliable way of traveling.
Welcome to the smallest town in the whole world settled in the heart of Istria, the Medieval town rised in the 11th century.
On the foundations of the old fortification, it was built the Hum Castle and from that day up till the 17th century is the f
ortress Castrum and has fortification structure. During the history, while the authorities and rulers where changing, they also built new castles and forts. At hat time, they haven't built anythiong out side the town walls, but from the inside have, and therewith organized life within the walls.
The most important places in side the town, are the Parish Church, Castle and Rector's Palace. Furthermore, the Castle was the center and residence of the various feudalists because its purpose was the defense system role.
After the Venetians conquered Hum and took over the governance, Hum experienced the revival of the art its self, art works, communal system, town responsibilities, and became the administrative, cultural and economic center with the main role in defensible position.
It was very important center and military base of the various leaders, because of the favorable strategic position.
Anyhow, Hum has experienced many changes, ups and downs, and in the 17th century burned to the foundations. But then, the town was renovated from the grounds and returned its amazing charm and historical character.
Today is the unique preserved and protected pattern of the urban development and rise in the Middle Ages. The treasures that verify those facts are numerous but here is one of great importance, The Hum Triptych from 16th century which is the work of art of Anton Padovan who placed his art in the Church of St. Jeronim. This craftsman was born in Hum and left traces in his arts about his existence along the Istria. Today, the notability is kept in the Bishopric Pazin Seminary within the culturally-historical collection.
Furthermore, other valuable treasures are: The inscription on the stone block of the Church facade; Inscription on the stone table in the Town Loggia; Inscription engraved in the stone of the town walls; Inscription engraved in the stone board embeded in the Town Gates; The Inscription on the Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary; stone shaft of the iron cross; Hum graffiti; Church of St. Jeronim on the Cemetery and much more.
The Hum frescoes are the unique work of art in the Istria and whole Croatia. They where made by the unknown author who's talent and knowledge where far beyond the time he lived in. The frescoes where painted in the Romantique and Byzantines appearance.
As the smallest town in the world, Hum has long tradition and sense for life. The home people inherited the historical roots and treasure of their town. The oldest tradition and manifestation is the selection of the county ruler for one yea r. Manifestation gathers the home people around the stone table in the town loggia and they perform the selection as once was.
Another interesting manifestation is sacramental opening of the Town Gates and the meeting of National Music and Dance. These festivities are cherished and protected, and invite you to experience the warmth of this amazing town.
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You can reach Hum from many directions and by various transportation: By bus which connects all the main cities and settlements along Croatia; By train to the nearest train station, like Buzet; By plane to the nearest airport; By personal vehicle which is the most reliable and independent way of traveling.
Town Svetvincenat is also called Savicenta or San Vincenti who is the patron of the town. The patron was Hispanic martyr St. Vicencije of the same named abbey and that was the beginning of the town growth and development. The Benedictines came, built the lodge and started to cultivate very fertile red soil. After they started to develop and expand farming, colonies of people started to come and inhabit the place.
Additionally, everything started to change and develop. People begun to built sacral buildings, and here long historical story begins. They built: Abbey and Parish Church in 12th century which has amazing wall frescoes of Istrian Romanesque cycle under the Byzantines cultural influence. The frescoes show the Bible scenes.
Moreover, other valuable mentioning is the Svetvincenat piazza with the Renaissance appearance. The piazza is surrounded with the towers, castle, palace, Parish Church of Lady Mary, town Loggia, the renaissance buildings and in the center the town, pit made of the carved stone.
Additionally, Svetvincenat has the most preserved Castle in whole Istria and it is the symbol of the town. The Castle is one of the most beautiful of that time. It belonged to the Venetian family Grimani till the 17th century. Today, the Castle is in the possession of the community.
Svetvincenat besides all those notabilities has many churches like: The Church of Lady Mary , which has many valuable altars, paintings and statues; Church St. Anton Abbot; Church of St. Roko; Church of St. Chaterine and outside the town are settled three churches, Church of St. Germana, Church of St. Mary and St. Kirin.
This town is an art work for its self. Especially when are organized festivals connected with the historical and cultural characteristics of the town. Home people treasure their roots and tradition and act with a lot of hospitality.
Furthermore, during the summer are arranged interesting festivals, shows and festivities. These numerous events are: Culturally-Artistic Association Istria who cherishes their cultural inheritance and presents it with the dance and music performances; In Fire Theater; Traveling Theater Vandrokasi; The Laughter Festival; The Flowers Festivity; The Community Day; The revival of Istrian goats and presentation of goat products; Festival of Dance and nonverbal theater; The Young Vine Festivity; Fairs every saturday and many more entertainment.
This picturesque town offers different fun during the day like do recreational walks within sightseeing flora and faun a, or nearby villages, stay in the nature because the surrounding is rich with the medicinal herbs, wild asparagus and edible mushrooms. Besides, you can explore walking and biking routes through the woods, or play boccia, football or just go in the hunt. No matter what you choose, you will experience something new.
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You can reach Svetvincenat by: Bus which connects all the main cities and settlements along Croatia; By train to the nearest train station; By plane to the nearest airport; By personal vehicle which is the most reliable way of traveling.
The small town has settled at the point of all important route connections, creating the net of roads and connecting 103 places. It has the favorable position of the economical and cultural significance.
Zminj has developed in the pre-historic time and was the fortification, like all the inner Istrian towns. Near Zminj where found the remains from the iron time, which is a confirmation of the town's developed road connections. In the 7th century, Zminj was inhabited by the Slavs, which remains where found and still testify the life on this area. After, 5 centuries, Zminj entered within the Pazin County, and that was the period of Zminj's high development of economy and transportation.
In the time when Venetians ruled, Zminj became the most important economic center of commerce, wood industry, industry of meat, cheese, vine, fruits, cereals and many more of human nutrition. Furthermore, when the Austria conquered Zminj, it was the time of economical and future prosperity of the town. The town started to modernize and develop other crafts to become an important business point.
Many colonizations left their cultural traces which are preserved and have been cherished till today. Those notabilities are numerous and here are some of them: The Church of St. Mihovil; Church of St. Bartol; Church of St. Foska; Church of St. Mary from the Saintsea; Church of St. Trinity; Church of St. Anton; old Slavs cemetery where found over 200 graves from the 9th century; Church of St. Cross on the cemetery and more.
The valuable works of art, frescoes, are settled in the Church of St. Trinity and St. Anton. More interesting treasures to visit are the Tower and Castle, Chappels, Quarries, Kazuni ( Istrian stone lodges), Bell Tower with the clock and more.
Zminj treasures the tradition and customs left by their ancestors. The home people are nice and polite towards the hosts. The festivities that are organized in Zminj are: The Folk-Traditional festivity Bartulja which offers spread entertaining, cultural and sport program; Economical Fair which includes the various performances, traditional music within folklore; Children's Festival; The Accordion Festival; T he Festivity of traditional Istrian noodles; Car Races-Street Race and many more.
For those who prefer the cultural acknowledge for them selves, than Zminj has organized exhibitions of various artists presenting their work. Visual Istrian Artists and Home Artists held those exhibitions within the Classical Music concerts in the Church St. Mihovil.
Anyhow, Zminj has nice hosts who will make you feel like home. Furthermore, after the amusing night, Zminj offers you various sport and recreational features like: biking, walking, hiking, visiting agro tourism lodges and more. For those who prefer the interesting tours can go on the excursion to the Barrow Baredine, Festinsko Kraljevstvo (Kingdom) Cave, Pazin Barrow and Romuald Cave where still is undiscovered the Istrian treasure.
These places are beautiful and breathtaking, and simply inviting you to come and reveal them.
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Zminj can be reachable by: Bus which connects all main cities and settlements along Croatia; By train to the nearest train station; By plane to the nearest airport; By personal vehicle which is the most secure way of transportation.
The Ancient town Groznjan in history was well known as Graeciniana. The town up on the hill, covered with the green lawns, vine yards and olive yards, once was a Roman Castle surrounded by the walls and forts.
First was mentioned as the fortification in 12th century. Town has passed through many cultural and historical changes induced by various colonization and nations. Many of those nations tried to take over the governance which usually conducted to many battles and total destructions.
Furthermore, after the occupational forces of Venice and Austria left Groznjan, the town has economically developed in the fields of commerce and farming. It became more and more expanded and advanced, it was renewed and till today preserved its inheritance and economy branch.
Many remains where maintained and till today cherished like: Great Town Gates with the movable bridge; The Cemetery of St. Nikola; Plateau of St. Vid and old abandoned cemetery with the small church and morgue and Peroj Palace and Roman Palace which where the wealthy settlements.
Moreover, the town has more valuable inheritance like: Church of St. Kuzam and Damjan from the 16th century; Groznjan Cathedrale from 14th century which was renowated in the Baroque style in 18th century and today that is the Church of St. Vid, Modesto and Kresencije; Church of St. Roko; Church of St. Martin; Venetian Loggia Fontika from 16th century which was the place of court sitting because Groznjan had its Statute; Podestat Palace and more.
Grozanjan is an artistic town hiding under the grape vines which stretch through the whole town connecting small streets and stone houses.
It was pronounced the Town Of Artists and is established as such manner. The town has many empty houses which the community gave to the artists to freely use as the working space. Other houses community gave to the Cultural Center of International Federation Of Musical Youth.
During the summer, artists from all over the Croatia, come in Groznjan and make handicrafts of art on the old town streets. They introduce their arts to the visitors who can freely try to make something or buy a unique art piece.
Furthermore, in Groznjan are organized many events mostly connected to arts. Those are: Ex-Tempore Groznjan consisted of every day concerts, exhibitions, performances, art workshops and opened ateliers, musical workshops and musical courses; Summer Music Camp; International Jazz Festival; Imaginary Film Academy meets the theater, film and televison experts for the purpose of intercession for drama art and many more events.
Considering the exhibitions, you can feely visit these galleries: Town Gallery Fonticus consisted of Heraldic collection of Istrian heraldic signs; Gallery Town Gates; Town Loggia Gallery; Concert Hall; The Church of St. Vid, Modesto and Kresencije; Church of St. Kuzam and Damjan and 58 more galleries. This small town has huge number of galleries on such a small geographic area.
Indeed is an Artist Town!
During the daytime, Groznjan offers: hunting, football, running, walking, hiking, alpinism, bocia and biking. Besides, you can just walk the old town streets and enjoy the artist scent and join one of those workshops.
Anyhow, Groznjan provides plenty of fun and imagination works.
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You can reach Groznjan by: Bus which connects all the main cities and settlements along Croatia; By train to the nearest train station; By plane to the nearest airport; By personal vehicle which is the most secure and reliable way of traveling.
Town Buje was raised up in the pre-history as the fortress. Because its favorable position, it was well known as the Istrian Guard. During the centuries, many nations fight for Buje and its fortification. But, in the 13th century, after German colony occupied Buje, the town receives the Status of Free Community.
Moreover, Buje was conquered by the Venetian Republic and while they where governing they left important trace on the culture and Buje history. Venetians also left significance on the historical town structure because they built a town walls and forts for the better protection. Today, partially some forts have been preserved, like St. Martin Fort and one bulwark.
Life in Buje was documented in the early Bronze time, from where found the pre-historical forts and towers. Also, where found some remains like the monuments, urns, archaeological jewelry and other objects. Therefore, many cultural notabilities and monuments evidence the existence of the colonization. Those examples are: The carved figure of Valeri brothers carved on the Church St. Servul; The Momjan Castle; the Frescoes of the Church St. Peter; and many more valuable monuments.
The Parish Church of St. Servul was built up on the old Roman-Gothic remains from the 13th century. The Church has many respected sacral objects and values, like 7 altars, two master pieces of Venetian sculpture man, organs of Venetian master and many more paintings with the Saints.
Furthermore, another is a Church of Mother Mercy settled on the Piazza Freedom where is also settled the Ethnographic Museum and a lookout.
The Ethnographic Museum Buje consist the handicrafts of the traditional culture within the Buje area. The Museum building is renowated and reconstructed in the old traditional Istrian house style and therefore presents the historical features as once was.
Besides, Buje offers the various festivals and events organized during the summer.
Those are: Vine Bike Marathon, The Meeting of Singing Groups (Klapa's), The young vine holiday of St. Martin, The holiday of grapes, Eko-bike marathon, Road bike race, The organs days in Istria , Film Festival of amateur short movies, The Festival of visual media's, The Street Basket festival, The group meeting of traditional music, Ethno festival of Music and Vine, Days of opened cellars, International art contest, The day of St. Servul, The day of asparagus, The manifestation dedicated to the olive growing and many more.
During the calm summer evenings, you can enjoy in the classical concerts, small performances and shows within this old town. Also, the town offers two casinos, The Mulino Casino and Casino Miro where you can spend your spare time and have fun.
Additionally, Buje provides various sport and recreational features like: biking, tennis, volley ball, walking, hiking, alpinism, speleological tours, football, mini golf, water sports like pedal boats, surfing, motor boats, jet skis, sport fishing and numerous other sport facilities.
Therefore, Buje is an old town settled under the inner, calm sky providing an amazing forest air, and on the other side the beautiful Adriatic sea coast. Altogether, Buje is an ideal vacation place.
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You can reach Buje form many direction and with various transportation: By bus which connects all the main cities and settlements along Croatia; By train to the nearest train station; By plane to the nearest airport; By boat to the nearets port or marina; By personal vehicle which is the most secure and reliable way of traveling.
Vodnjan has developed on the remains of the pre-historic fortifications. In the past was the urban town with the old heart protected by the stone walls. During the Roman period was documented as the town called Vicus Attinianum.
Its surrounding is wealthy with the Istrian traditional stone houses called Kazuni which are the historical monuments testifying the old tradition and culture of home people. The basic branches those people deal with where farming, agriculture, olive growing and vine yard.
The old town has preserved its old stone houses, narrow streets and old stone walls from the periods and styles like Gothic-Venetian and Baroque-Renaissance. Old town still has preserved the valuable monuments and buildings. One is the Gothic Palace of Duchy's Bettica, the iron decorations on the town pits, wooden carved doors of the Palaces and C hurch of St. Mary Karmela.
Moreover, the center of the town adorns the Big National Piazza surrounded by many palaces in the Neogothic style. The Cathedral of St. Blaz is settled on the town piazza and is dedicated to consist many valuable arts, artistic and cultural works. Also holds the sacral collection of art works like the bodies of Saints, relics, valuable old books and documentations, the clothes of Saints and more.
Another value goes to the Churches of St. Margarita, St. Our Lady Traversa, St. Kirin and St. Foska which held the unique and beautiful frescoes.
Besides those, Vodnjan has more churches; Church of St. Katarina and Parish Church of St. Jakov.
Furthermore, Vodnjan has many monuments and treasure to present to the guests and many of them are to be revealed by you. Many are hidden and many are discovered, many are fragile and many are stronger then before, but anyhow, Vodnjan invites you to come and enjoy these beauties.
Small settlement and historical place filled with culture, offers various cultural events connected to the town within the peninsula Istria. During the summer the town is especially enliven and makes an interesting art atmosphere. Vodnjan joints the art, history and tradition in one.
Those events are: A Fair organized every first Saturday in month; Exhibitions called "Valuable hands" on the Grisa which is opened during the whole summer; Bumble Bee Festivity; Children's Festival of Spiritual Music; International Laughter Festival; Summer Theater Shows; Ex-Tempore art contest; The Classical Music Concerts in the Church of St. Our Lady Karmelska; Gastronomy Festivity and many more.
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You can reach Vodnjan from many directions and with various transportation: By bus which connects all the main cities and settlements along Croatia; By train to the nearest train station; By plane to the nearest airport; By personal vehicle which is the most secure and reliable way of traveling.
This very small settlement is consisted of few houses and Pavlin Monastery. The parish is mentioned and documented in the 12th century. The Monastery has the Church of St. Peter and St. Pavle made in the Baroque style. The Church holds the valuable things and objects like altars,
paintings, statues, organs, loggias and gild wall papers. All those things are made in the late Baroque style related to the cultural and religious belief.
The Monastery was built in the different time periods and styles like renaissance, romanism and baroque. Those styles influenced the late cognition. In the 15th century, Monastery was renovated in the Romanism style with the Baroque elements like the loggias, benches and other.
Later, in the 18th century, the Cluster of Monastery was redecorated and spread with the baroque elements. This leads to the conclusion that the Monastery complex was built up in many styles which is the evidence of its long history and tradition.
The Pavlin Monks came in Sv. Petar u Sumi to live in the Monastery and settled this place as the center of the Istrian-Littoral province. The Monks constituted the traditional regional school, which for the short time was the Philosophical College led by monks. That did not last long, but the school function stayed preserved and used.
In the late 18th century, the Monastery within the Monks was closed and revoked which brought them into the stage of fiasco. After 200 years, the Pavlin Monks returned in to the Sv. Petar u Sumi.
Till today, Monks live in the Monastery and still treasure and keep the tradition, belief and culture. Church keeps the valuable and miracle painting of Jasnogorska (Clear Mountain) Our Lady. That is the very popular miracle Icon which originally comes from the Poland where the most famous shrining Clear Mountain is. The painting is the most valuable monument of all.
In the Monastery are organized prayers, religious conversations and masses. Everyone is welcome to come and relax in this extremely peaceful place surrounded by the religious and historical spirits.
Police Department 92; Fire Department 93; Emergency 94; Bus Station Pazin 624-437; Airport Pul a 530-105; Railway Pula 541-733; Ambulance Pazin 624-643; Tourist Office / Monastery 686-201 / 617-773; General Information 981.
You can reach Sv. Petar u Sumi: By bus which connects all the main cities and settlements along Croatia; By train to the nearest tarin station; By plane to the nearest airport; By personal vehicle which is the most secure way of traveling.
Regional Number Code 052
