Buzet
Buzet, Travel Guide with travel tips for holidays in Buzet, Croatia
Called Pinquentum during Roman times, Buzet is located on a picturesque hilltop overlooking the fertile and verdant Mirna valley in the heart of Istria, Croatia. The town parish Church of the Assumption of Mary, located in the town square, is actually carved into the local rock at the very top of the hill. As one descends the hill they’ll find newer and more modern sections of the city until they eventually reach one of the two city gates.
History
Given the fact that Buzet has changed political affiliations numerous times throughout its lengthy history there are numerous sites of interest from many eras of history. Most surviving monuments are from the 16th an 17th century such as the Church of St George and the Venetian style gates.
Culture
Despite its lengthy history, Buzet is primarily known for its wide variety of truffles and to a lesser extent as a scenic place to visit and take in a very interesting and diverse culture. Buzet’s unique culture includes a celebration of the Virgin Mary’s birthday at the beginning of September where a massive omelet packed with various kinds of truffles is prepared in the town square near the baroque water fountain.
Other local events include an Istrian Products fair every first Friday and third Thursday of the month. Numerous goods are available including a virtual plethora of a local wines and foodstuffs that earned Buzet the nickname ‘The Roman Pantry.'
The Istrian Regional Museum in Buzet houses numerous archaeological exhibits from eras dating back several hundred years as well as different ethnic exhibits showcasing the diverse cultures that have flourished in the region over the centuries.
Things to do
Speaking of food, no traveler should ever plan to visit Buzet without planning day trips to local restaurants to sample some of the best food in the entire region. The local soil is quite rich and the result is healthy gastronomical delights featuring aromatic native spices cooked in locally grown olive oil. Be sure to try local specialities such as Istrian manestra and the fuzi with free-range chicken. Local cookies include krostule and fritule and go well with a local brandy.
How to reach us
Getting to Buzet isn’t difficult at all with trains from Pula and a bus route that goes and comes directly from Porec. Of course backpackers can also choose to hike to and around Buzet and visit nearby towns of interest such as Vrh or Roc as well.
