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Architectural heritage

Drystone walls

People who lived in these areas some hundred or more years ago cultivated land daily. Very often they had to take it away from the stone, which they afterwards collected...
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Treasury of memories

Even today many people cherish memories of past times. Vittorio Rossoni started his ethnographic collection completely by chance – while renovating...
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Šterna (well) - combination of stone and iron

People in Istria have always stone for their works of art, as well as everyday objects - slates for the construction of dry stone...
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Kažun

Kažun is a small field hut that provided shelter, built using the dry wall technique - stone laid up without mortar. Apart from offering shelter it was also...
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Istrian house - hiža

The characteristic old Istrian house - hiža is made of stone, with walls having pointed-up joints and roofs topped with half-round tiles. Added to the front part...
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Istra
Istria is indeed a feast for the eyes. Its streams flow to the sea through deep valleys and gullies which bring to mind the ancient local myths about giants.
Umag/Novigrad - where holidays go active
Umag, Buje and Novigrad create the gateway to the magic land called Istria. You can enjoy some 50 km of beautiful beaches.
Poreč - a touch of eternity
If you are looking for activity, remarkable experiences and rich cultural heritage, Poreč with its 100 years of experience in hospitality...
Vrsar / Funtana - more than a holiday
In your search of the perfect vacation, be sure to visit Vrsar and Funtana. These two small fishing settlements situated between Poreč and Lim canal
Rovinj - Fall in love all over again...
On the beautiful west coast of Istria, just underneath the Lim canal is the most romantic place in the Mediterranean!
Labin / Rabac - a touch of art
Where the green hills meet the sea, where nature and heritage become one, you will find Labin and Rabac - paradise for artists.
Central Istria - the unspoiled beauty
The dreamlike nature, almost mythical landscapes and gorgeous mediaeval towns of central Istria will awake within you the primeval and deep...
Pula / Medulin - moments in time
Welcome to the 3000 years of history! The history of Pula starts with the myth of the Argonauts and the search for the Golden Fleece.