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Rovinj is a picturesque town and port located on the west coast of Istria, just below the Lim Channel. It originated from a fishing tradition and became famous for its batana boat and bitinada songs. Rovinj has a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm summers. There are three typical winds, which pleasantly cool warm summer nights. The place has two ports, the north for cargo ships and the south for other vessels. The old town of Rovinj is located on a former island and began to develop in the 13th century. At the beginning of the 18th century, the city expanded beyond the city walls and on ...
Pula is a beautiful seaside town in Croatia, located in the south of the Istrian peninsula. The city is characterized by a long tradition of fishing, winemaking, shipbuilding, transit ports and tourism. It has been the administrative center of Istria since Roman times. It is the largest town in Istria County, known for its calm sea, beautiful nature and mild climate. Pula Arena is the most famous and important monument in Pula. The mighty amphitheater was the scene of famous gladiatorial fights. The arena was built in the 1st century during the reign of Emperor Vespasian. It was built at the same time...
The Euphrasian Basilica is located in the old town of Porec. The basilica is the most valuable cultural monument in Porec and the best preserved monument of early Byzantine art in the Mediterranean. The Euphrasian Basilica was built in the middle of the 6th century on the foundations of the previous three-nave basilica in the time of Emperor Justinian I and Bishop Euphrasius, after whom it was named. The entire basilica complex consists of the following buildings: the Gothic-style basilica, the parish church, the Mauro pulpit, the trikora, the sacristy, the baptistery, the bell tower and the nearby ep...
Istarske toplice are located in the valley of the river Mirna in the northwestern part of Istria. They are a thermal spa and recreation center, located in the middle of lush green nature. Nearby is the famous settlement of Motovun, which has preserved its picturesque medieval appearance. In written sources, the spa is mentioned around the year 400. Modern spas with international recognition, however, became in 1904 when they made the first facility. Istarske toplice experienced great development after 1970, when they built a hotel and hired professional medical staff. The Istarske toplice health resort...
Venetian Fortress (Pula Castle)
The city of Pula is situated in the most southern part of Istrian peninsula. It is the largest city and health, economic, informational, cultural, academic, educational, touristic, administrative, and historical center of Istria Country. Pula is one of few towns in the world which features remains of many ancient Roman buildings with very well preserved, Arena. Amphitheatre or Arena was built in the 1st century BC and it is now integrated in the modern town of Pula, which has developed in the 19th century. Every part of Pula is a reminder of past times, especially the Roman era, with its historical mo...
Cape Kamenjak is located near Pula. Kamenjak is about 1.5 km wide and about 9.5 km long peninsula, which has been protected as a nature park since 1996. Kamenjak Nature Park has many hidden coves, beautiful beaches and uninhabited islands. Kamenjak is considered one of the most beautiful Mediterranean peninsulas. Its special feature is the indented 30 km long coast, numerous rocky and sandy beaches and the interesting underwater cave Golimbere, located in the southern part. At the southern end of the cape is also the picturesque Safari bar, which stands in the middle of an authentic Robinson Crusoe env...
Labin is the largest town in southeastern Istria. From the sea, Rabac Bay, is about five kilometers away. The old city center spreads out on the Labin hill, while the newer part expands at the foot of the Podlabina. The place is the best-preserved acropolis settlement in Istria and a popular excursion point. Labin was once known for its coal mine. Today, trade, metal industry and wood processing have developed here. The settlement is located next to the road that leads north towards Reka and south towards Pula. In the Roman period it is referred to as Albona, but it was already known by the Croatian f...
