Picturesque town Umag has settled on the north-western coast of Istria, this amazing peninsula. Firstly was situated and built on a small island on the Roman building remains and kept the Middle Ages structure of the town. The Roman colony has fortressed the town and connected to the land. After the Romans, Umag was conquered by the Croats. Anyhow, when the Italian's from the Genova came, wanted to conquer the town but after the failure they burned the town. Many years after, Umag has developed on the remains and has preserved the cultural monuments as a part of the historical heritage.
Remains and historical buildings which stayed are spread through the old town and each is telling its story about the past. Those are: The Town Walls with the town gate and movable bridge built hundred years ago; a Fortress, one of the preserved; today's Town Museum once was one of the town fortresses and also known as a Bishopric Residence; and Baroque and Renaissance buildings.
The town reveals many histroical monuments like the Early Christian Sarcophagus bricked in the bull walks from the 5th century; and stucked Cannon bowl of the Genove army.
Umag is the fascinating town filled with the mixture of the old spirits and modern society who treasures the past times.
Besides, the town keeps more monuments like: Parish Church of Blessed Virgin Mary which has the valuable fragments of the historical objects like organs from the 18th century and bell tower from the 17th century; The Church St. Pelegrin which is, together with the St. Mary Church built in the late Baroque style with the indoor frescoe; and the Church of St. Roko which also has painted arch and some objects.
The Nezakcij Vizace is the Archaeological finding site of the pre historical fortification of Histris, Romans and up till the early Middle Ages. The area is huge and covered with the architectural monuments and at the top of the hill is placed the Museum about this interesting place.
Area around Umag and Umag it self, surround places hiding the secrets and legends about the past, inviting you to come and reveal those beauties.
Umag maintaines two important galleries about the town's history and culture, and those area; Gallery Marin and Gallery Dante Marino Cetina. In those places you will be attracted by the amazing arts.
Besides, the town organizes many festivals of different content for every one during the whole year. Here are some world wide spread: The International Festival of Chamber Theater known as the Golden Lion; International Festival in Organs known as the Organum Histriae Umag; and International Organ's contest; International Literary Symposium and The Literary and Science Meeting Forum Tomizza. 
Those festivals are arranged in the more peaceful and serious way, besides those other festivals are offered in the streets of the town.
For everyone who prefer to party all night long, there are numerous events like: Traditional Open University Ante Babic which is the center of the cultural and art events; The Flowers Fair at the town littoral; The First May festivity; Artum the Multimedia Spectacle; The Town Umag Day; Stella Maris, the motorcycles encounter; Amphora Cup, the Yacht Regatta; The Marathon on Riviera; T he Fishery Nights; Umag Regattas; The Patron's Day, St. Pelegrin; Street Basketball, Istrian Village Nights; Adriatic Cup in football; The Lavender Day's; The Antique workshops; Salsa Party; Street Way Umag Circus Nights and many more.
The Umag Museum is a place where are saved and protected the archaeological and historical monuments in orders to transmit to you, their story.
Museum has the A rchaeological Collection of the remains and findings from the various localities; the Archaeological objects from the Roman period like amphora's, roman pots, olive pots and bottles and many more. Other part of the area serves for the exhibitions.
In side the Museum is settled: The Exhibitions in the connection with the "Organ Day's in Istria"; The Exhibitions of the Experimental Archaeology and other festivities held in the same space.
Gallery Marin holds the exhibitions of Photography, Sculptures and Paintings. The Multimedia Center Umag holds the exhibitions of various art pieces and one interseting is "Flowers Talk" exhibition. They organize magnificent exhibitions and events connected to the certain seasonal period.
Another interesting exhibiton is held at the old town streets. It is the Art Floreal Exhibiton of the Flower Instalations which is very amusing to experience.
Umag has numerous places of
fun and amusement for everyone. It offers r
estaurants, taverns, Hotel terraces with the
live music, coffee bars, and similar places. Besides, it offers the Traditional Local festivities when the party lasts till the morning light, when the streets are enliven with the concerts of the singers and dancers.
The more peaceful events are the
classical music concerts held in the
Parish Church. Another classical music concerts are placed on the Freedom Piazza when performs the Bromley Youth Chamber Orchestra and the Jazz performers within the World Music Festival.
Besides, Umag has a Casino in the Hotel Kristal and Casino Solei in the same name Hotel. Considering clubs and bars, Umag offers: Bar Planet and Bar American; Cocktail/Disco Bar Daylight which is also the open air bar; and Night Bar in the Hotel Solei.
In the Stela Maris and Katoro settlements near Umag are palced open public pools, and amphitheaters where perform the home bands.
Anyhow, you will not be bored and will find amusement on every corner of this small historical town.
Many sport and recreational programs and features are offered in Umag. The town has wide choice of sports like: sailing, diving, waterskiing, windsurfing, underwater fishing, mini golf, basket ball, volley ball, hand ball, foot ball, free climbing, cycling, Para gliding, horseback riding, bowling, jogging, boat renting, rafting, board surfing and more.
But, the most important and popular sport of the place is tennis. Umag is the host of the ATP Tournaments, known worldwide when all the best international and home players perform and compete. However, you can play tennis just for fun and relaxation because Umag has over 50 tennis courts, or you can relax and enjoy in the International tournaments. Moreover, this year the ATP is going to be the 20th Tennis Tournament held in Umag. It is the unique tournament for its accompanying entertainment. During the ATP are organized many concerts with various singers and parties with the international and home DJ-s.
Besides, every hotel in Umag offers the Wellness programs and relaxation places suitable for those who prefer the complete peace in the vacation.
Also, Umag offers the excursions and various tours like: Panoramic Flights; Mountain Route Buje-Buzet-Brest for the walking and hiking lovers; Boat picnic: Boat Aqua vision discovering the amazing underwater; Canu rafting; or excursions to the NP Brijuni , Plitvice Lakes, Venice, Motovun, Postojna-Lipica, Pula and Rovinj.
Regional Number Code 052
Police Department 92 / 533-444; Fire Department 93; Emergency 94; Bus Statio n 741-817; Airport Pula 550-900; Ambulance 702-202; Harbour/Ferry 741-662; Tourist Office 741-363; Railway Station Pula 541-733; General Information 981.
You can reach Umag: By bus which connects all the cities and places along the Croatia; By train to the nearest Station; By plane to the nearest airport; By boat to the nearest bigger port or by personal boat to the smaller port or marina; By personal vehicle which is the most secure and independent way to travel.
