Cultural sights
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...in the Harbour
Vrsar
The harbour was formed in the 19th century when a number of houses were built on the slope between the old town centre and the sea front. However, life has been going on in the bay of Vrsar since ancient times up to present days. In some medieval documents the area around the harbour of Vrsar was called "Fabian". In the period from the 12th to the 17th century here the saltworks and storehouses were standing that belonged to the Poreč bishopric.
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Abandoned Stone Quarries
Vrsar
The ancient abandoned stone quarries should also be added up to the sights of Vrsar. In the Vrsar quarries the stone has been obtained ever since Roman times.
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Amphitheatre
Pula
The most famous and important monument, the starting and ending point of every sightseeing tour is the Amphitheatre, popularly called the Arena of Pula, which was once the site of gladiator fights. It was built in the 1st century AD during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, at the same time as the magnificent Colosseum in Rome.
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Austrian architecture
Pula
After the Arsenal was founded in 1856, Pula faced a period of intensive building, marked by the construction of new buildings mostly related to the activities of the main naval port of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy: from the Naval hospital and Naval cemetery to numerous barracks of the Hydrographic Institute, Marine Casino, military and civil buildings, residential buildings for officers and civil servants, as well as residential buildings for workers and lower grade clerks.
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Battiala-Lazzarini Palace
Labin
Baroque palace of Battiala-Lazzarini family today is a town museum. Counts Lazzarini, who had several properties in the Labin area, left after World War Two.
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Belvedere
Novigrad
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Biforium
Novigrad
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Bishop Mauritius Ciborium
Novigrad
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Bullwarks mediaevals
Poreč
Porec surrounded by walls will survive till the 18th century.
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Campanile
Novigrad
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Canonica
Poreč
A monumental building of the canonic was completed in 1251. Some say that it is one of the best examples of Roman construction.
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Castle
Pula
From the upper circular street one of the perpendicular paths leads to the top of the central hill of the city where a star-shaped castle with four bastions was built in 1630.
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Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Pula
Within the city, along the main street that from Flavia Street leads to the Forum, stands the Cathedral of Pula. It was built at the site where Christians gathered already in the time of their persecution (until the 4th century).
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Chapel of St. Maria Formosa
Pula
It is one of the two chapels built in the 6th century as part of a large Benedictine abbey demolished in the 16th century. The floor and walls were decorated with mosaics, some of which are now in the Archaeological Museum of Istria.
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Church and Monastery of St. Francis
Pula
On the slope of the hill between the Forum and the upper circular street, lies the monastic complex dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi, built in the 14th century at the site of a previous cultic edifice.
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- Umag
- Novigrad
- Brtonigla
- Buje
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- Pula
- Medulin
- NP Brijuni
- Barban
- Fažana
- Ližnjan
- Marčana
- Vodnjan
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- Labin
- Rabac
- Kršan
- Raša
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- Funtana
- Vrsar
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- Pazin
- Buzet
- Grožnjan
- Hum
- Motovun
- Oprtalj
- Roč
- Svetvinčenat
- Višnjan
- Vižinada
- Žminj
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- Rovinj
- Bale
- Kanfanar
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- Poreč
- Kaštelir Labinci
- Tar
- Vabriga
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.
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