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Setinto thePaklenica National Park, on the southern Velebit mountain range, Sveto Brdo (1,751 m) is nothing less than a “Saint Hill.” And not without reason. First, it offers one of the most magnificent views in Croatia, stretching all the way to the Zadar archipelago. Second, to truly hike this peak is to embrace the full sense […]
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Along with the Roman legacy and the Euphrasian Basilica, for which the most famous, ancient Poreč, preserving its Mediterranean charm, will fulfil the desire of every traveller in search of an escape from everyday life. The Mediterranean town located in the central part of the western coast of Istria is a combination of architecture, history […]
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Located in the Istrian peninsula’s very centre, on a 262 meters high cliff above the pit that is the subject of numerous legends, Pazin is vibrant and relaxed. The old Pazin town located right above the Pazin Pit (Pazinska Jama) standing like a knight seems to be unconquerable at a glance. It will however welcome […]
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Set above the magnificent Mirna River, lengthening its flow around the valley, Motovun is scenic and vivid. Motovun is an old picturesque fortified town, first mentioned in the 12th century. Surrounded by green Istrian vineyards and forests under the hills, known for black and white truffles, I would say Motovun is the most visited picturesque […]
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Located on a hill raised from the valley of “Limska Draga”, Dvigrad is mysterious and ancient. Mystical Dvigrad or Dvograd, Dvegrad or ” Duocasteli ” at first glance leaves the impression of a ruin. Realistically, it is. However, entering the remains of the former fortress at the bottom of Lim Channel, we will discover that its streets still hide many […]
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Bounded by peaceful green surroundings and being one of those places are almost the entire millennium-old that has continued to exist today, Hum is unique and the smallest. In the heart of Istria, wrapped in green silence and the hum of cicadas, lies Hum — a town so small it seems carved from a single […]
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At first glance, modern Pula, located in the south of the Istrian peninsula, is moreweran ancient city with a rich past and preserved ancient monuments. If travelling to Pula, the first thing one will probably mention is a Roman Amphitheater (Arena). Besides this most recognizable monument, Pula, the largest Istrian city, has many things for […]
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Step into Lovran and the first thing you notice is the fresh, herbal scent of wild laurel drifting through the air, a fragrance carried on the coastal breeze.
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Built on a 321 meters high hill northwest of Pazin, both ancient and medieval Beram is the site of the most famous Istrian fresco “Dance of the Dead“. The colourful Beram seems tiny but unusual and historically picturesque, overflowing with beauty. Although it has a square with a couple of streets, a walk through Beram is […]
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Entirely surrounded by the Adriatic Sea, Zadar may not be huge, but it shines with character. Perched on a slender peninsula between the Adriatic and the mountains of Velebit, Zadar feels both ancient and alive — a city where the rhythm of waves replaces time, and where the sound of the sea organ seems to […]
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