CITY PRINTING HOUSE ANTICO IN MOTOVUN

ISTRIADUCTION In August | All Year | Free Entrance MOTOVUN - At the very top of Motovun, on the main Motovun square named Andrea Antico, the Antico City Printing House, named after Andrea Antico da Montona, a famous publisher, composer and music printer, was born in Motovun at the end of the 15th century. City printing house Antico offers a unique production of autochthonous Motovun souvenir in the traditional technique of hand printing on a replica of the medieval Gutenberg machine - press, with the possibility of your own choice of motifs and accompanying personal messages to forever immortalize your memory of a day spent in Motovun. The motifs of graphics and illustrations range from the idyllic depictions of Motovun to fairy tales and legends of the Istrian region. The paper used to print the unique souvenir is also the result of handwork, because each sheet contains a part of the Motovun forest thanks to fallen vegetation collected and processed in the workshop of Master Janez, a famous Slovenian master of medieval hand printing, from whom he personally learned about this unique craft. and the initiator of the Motovun printing house. The working

2022-03-22T18:55:14+00:00By |Free, Motovun-Montona, Pets, Sights, ♿|

THE PEARL OF THE ADRIATIC SEA: ROVINJ

ISTRIADUCTION In August | Weekend | Free Entrance A Travel Guide for the Croatian City of Rovinj If you want to discover the best places to visit in Rovinj, Croatia then keep reading. Today, everyone wants to travel the world. More specifically, people want to travel around Europe. It is important for you to know the best places to visit before going to any new city. Before going to a foreign city, you must first get a feel for the destination. In a sense, you would need a guide in order to explore while on your trip. The worst thing that you can do before going to a new destination, is not be prepared or to not have any idea of the most exciting aspects that this new city has to offer. In 2019, Rovinj  was awarded the title of "Best Croatian Tourist Destination of the Year" which they have now won for two years straight. This is the highest possible tourism acknowledgement that a city can receive. In the year of 2019, Rovinj had over 4 Million overnight stays from tourists just in the one city alone. The city of Rovinj has

2020-09-01T07:00:00+00:00By |Free, Pets, Rovinj-Rovigno, Sights, ♿|

KAŠTEL PIETRAPELOSA – ROCKY WALLOPER

ISTRIADUCTION In August| Weekend | Pay per Entrance Petrapilos Castle Driving along the valley of the river Mirna in the direction of Buzet, turn into the accommodation of Žonti, where at the end of a narrow asphalt road you will be greeted by a thousand-year-old medieval fortress on a cliff above the valley of the river Bračana. After many years of renovation, the Pitrapilos Castle has reopened its doors to visitors ... Doors that open after buying tickets for 30 kuna .... Upon entering the space in front of the fort there is an interactive screen on which you can inform about the castle itself ... The journey into the past begins with the inscriptions of Peter Pilos, Petrapilos, Druvina, Rauenstein, ... Inside the castle you will be greeted by a knight in armor and greeted with the words - Welcome dear friend. I greet you at Petrapilos Castle! Exploring the interior and stretching the stairs that consist and look complete the experience of the castle, you reach the top of a twenty-meter high lookout tower with which you can see Sovinjak, the top of the bell tower on Zrenj, the valley of

2020-12-26T17:31:42+00:00By |Buzet, Pets, Sights|

STONE HOUSE IN STANCIJA 1904 NEAR SVETVINČENAT

ISTRIADUCTION In May | Weekend | Free Entrance Welcome! A stone house was built in 1904 by the family Modrušan, in the village of Smoljanci near the renaissance town of Svetvinčenat. Two Modrušan brothers had many family members. Everybody was working hard and was taking care of the domestic animals, as pigs and goats. Also built in 1904, is the private residence and šterna (water tank), that represents a prime example of traditional Istrian architecture. In the past, the local villagers went to take water from the water tank. The water tank was at the time a precious good that only rich families could afford. We (family Moll) bought and renovated the stone house in 1999 till 2003. Stancija 1904, located in the idyllic village of Smoljanci is located in the heart of Istria. The word “Stancija” means newly-renovated and fully-equipped traditional Istrian accommodation surrounded by untouched nature. The Istrian tradition is not only seen in the architecture but also in our authentic Istrian cuisine. The typical Istrian menu  features home-made herb bread baked in a bread-oven, handmade pasta with truffles, asparagus, mushrooms and various meat sauces, maneštra, Istrian soup and traditional desserts thematically

2021-03-02T12:56:17+00:00By |Gastro, Pets, Sights, Svetvinčenat, ♿|

FORT FORNO – AMAZING VIEW ON BARBARIGA BAY

ISTRIADUCTION In May | Weekend | Free Entrance Fort Forno is a coastal fortress located in Barbariga, which was built by the Austrian Navy in 1904 to protect its main port. The fort is classified as a coastal armored fortress. It was built of concrete in the form of a ring. Over time, the fortress has collapsed, but it is evident that it was surrounded by high stonewalls and loopholes. Besides history lovers, architecture enthusiasts will also be catered for since the hill on which it is located, offers breath-taking views over Rovinj, Barbariga, Fažana and Pula. Source: https://www.bale-valle.com/en/excursions-from-bale/fort-forno MORE ISTRIAGO COLLECTIONS

2024-02-13T12:10:07+00:00By |Bale-Valle, Free, Pets, Sights, ♿|

SAN BENEDETTO AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN FORTRESS IN BARBARIGA

ISTRIADUCTION In May| Weekend | Free Entrance Fort San Benedetto has situated 13 km from Bale. The ideal place to visit with your families, friends, first-time visitors, and history lovers. Explore local Austro-Hungarian architecture in Barbariga. Tips: You can go there on a bike or just enjoy the walk MORE ISTRIAGO COLLECTIONS

2024-02-13T12:11:08+00:00By |Bale-Valle, Free, Pets, Sights, ♿|

OPRTALJ – A PICTURESQUE TOWN

ISTRIADUCTION In May| No Working time| Free Entrance Colorful town .. Oprtalj ... Oprtalj is a picturesque town in central Istria, situated on a hill about 300 meters high, and has been mentioned since the beginning of the 12th century as the urban residence of the then feudal rulers and craftsmen. In addition to the sights that adorn Oprtalj, the surrounding area is also home to one legend, according to which the town of Zrenj was born. Jerome. There is a church in Zrenje dedicated to this saint, best known for translating the Bible into Latin. Coming to Oprtalj, one can see the beautiful scenery, old stone houses, forests, plateaus, as well as increasingly frequent tourist signposts for cyclists and food and wine lovers. [fusion_map api_type="" embed_address="" embed_map_type="roadmap" address="latlng=45.381525, 13.824246" type="roadmap" width="" height="" zoom="10" scrollwheel="yes" scale="yes" zoom_pancontrol="yes" animation="no" popup="yes" map_style="default" overlay_color="" static_map_color="" infobox_content="" infobox="default" infobox_text_color="" infobox_background_color="" icon="" icon_static="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id="" /] MORE ISTRIAGO COLLECTIONS

2020-05-04T07:06:10+00:00By |Free, Oprtalj-Portole, Pets, Sights, ♿|

SVETVINČENAT ~ RENAISSANCE PEARL IN CENTRAL ISTRIA

ISTRIADUCTION All Year | No working time | Free Entrance Svetvinčenat, Savicenta, San Vincenti, three names of the same place, starting from the name of the patron saint, the Hispanic martyr St. Vincent and the abbey of the same name around which the town developed. Valuable Benedictines pioneered the clearing of forests, cultivated red land, built a dwelling and a church, thus attracting the first settlers. Among the tall cypresses that hide the oldest preserved sacrilegious building, their old Ora et labora password is still murmuring today (pray and work). The area was, as it is today, devoid of watercourses, so the abbey was erected near a puddle that was drained only a few years ago (Suhaca). Savicenti may be full of apologies, but the most important thing is to experience it, to walk it, to experience it. Explore every corner because each one hides its story. Learn and experience history, myths and legends .. Learn all about the witch Mara, the mysterious knight .... Take a walk through the castle of Morosini Grimani and enjoy all its splendor, the view from the tower will not disappoint you. Relax on the most beautiful,

2020-02-04T08:19:13+00:00By |Free, Pets, Sights, Svetvinčenat, ♿|

ZEROSTRASSE – UNDERGROUND TUNNELS BELOW CITY OF PULA

ISTRIADUCTION  June-Sempteber | Working time: 10.00 - 20.00h July, August: 10.00 - 22.00 | Pay per Entrance We visited the underground tunnel in the center of Pula, Zerostrasse. These amazing underground tunnels were made during the WW1 to provide a shelter for people in case of air raids. We saw the galleries and passages with the temperature during the whole year varies from 14 to 18°C. They told us that these tunnels, with their 3 to 6 meters wide and approximately 2.5 meters tall passageways, could accommodate about 6000 persons. Tips: Inside of the tunnels the floor was dirty because of the moisture and maybe you will get wet on your feet. [fusion_map api_type="" embed_address="" embed_map_type="roadmap" address="latlng=44.870783, 13.847344" type="roadmap" width="" height="" zoom="10" scrollwheel="yes" scale="yes" zoom_pancontrol="yes" animation="no" popup="yes" map_style="default" overlay_color="" static_map_color="" infobox_content="" infobox="default" infobox_text_color="" infobox_background_color="" icon="" icon_static="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id="" /] MORE ISTRIAGO COLLECTIONS

2019-10-12T12:36:38+00:00By |Pets, Pula-Pola, Sights, ♿|

PORER LIGHTHOUSE ON THE ROCKY ISLET NEAR PREMANTURA

ISTRIADUCTION  All Year | No Working time| Free Entrance Porer lighthouse near Premantura was built in 1833 and is situated on a small islet southwest from the cape Kamenjak. Take a tour around islet or just go on it. Tips: Please have in mind that there is open sea and around the islet, it's strong current if you go swimming. [fusion_map api_type="" embed_address="" embed_map_type="roadmap" address="latlng=44.757956, 13.890935" type="roadmap" width="" height="" zoom="10" scrollwheel="yes" scale="yes" zoom_pancontrol="yes" animation="no" popup="yes" map_style="default" overlay_color="" static_map_color="" infobox_content="" infobox="default" infobox_text_color="" infobox_background_color="" icon="" icon_static="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id="" /] MORE ISTRIAGO COLLECTIONS

2020-02-17T13:06:25+00:00By |Free, Medulin, Pets, Sights|

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