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• Lighthouse of Savudrija

  Savudrija

  The Savudrija lighthouse, still amazing for its beauty, was truly a curiosity at the time. We know of instances when the natives or visitors attracted by the phenomenon insisted on climbing to the top at all costs...

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• Parish Church

  Savudrija

  The church was built not far from the harbour, on a slightly elevated spot, perhaps to comfort those who are leaving and welcome those who have come back. The original structure, dated to the 11th century...

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• Sipar

  Savudrija

  The Tabula Peutingeriana, the most ancient geographical map, mentions the settlement by the name of Sepomaia. In 876 it was attacked and destroyed by Prince Domagoj. The castle of Sipar was still inhabited in the years...

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• Stancija Grande

  Savudrija

  This villa used to belong to the Fabris family, counts of Begliano in Friuli. In the late 19th century they sold the buildings and the surrounding land to the Cesare family. We are talking here of a single piece of land with a surface...

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• Sv. Petar - St. Peter

  Savudrija

  The first mention dates back to 1320, when the place belonged to the Church of St Nicholas on the island of Lido in Venice. The findings here include some stone fragments...

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• Valfontane

  Savudrija

  This is a small village, known for its small church dedicated to St Lawrence, which stands aloof in the nearby fields. The spot for the erection of the church was very likely chosen due to the vicinity...

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• Zambratija

  Savudrija

  These parts were certainly most inviting even in prehistoric times. Indeed, on the nearby hill of Romanija there was an age-old citadel, unfortunately destroyed in a later period while constructing a water basin...

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