ISTRIADUCTION January | Free Entrance Valsaline beach is a beautiful beach near the famous Lungomare promenade. The beach is mixed with pebbles and sand and is ideal for family gatherings with children. On the beach, there are various facilities for sea activities, from paddle boats, table tennis tables and benches. Tips: In summer you can play water polo MORE ISTRIAGO COLLECTIONS
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
ISTRIADUCTION All Year | Working time: 0-24h | Free Entrance Roč was established in prehistoric times as a settlement. The fortification was built in the Middle Ages and was mentioned for the first time in a written document in 1064. From the 12th to 15th century Roč developed into an urban settlement. Until 20th century Roč was one of the most important Croatian literacy, printing and publishing centres-based on the oldest Croatian alphabet, called „glagoljica“. In Roč the first Croatian printed book Milas from 1483 was prepared for printing according Duke Novaks Missla from 1368, which has kept in Nugla at that time. Hence, in Roč Tourist office there is a replica of Gutenbergs printing press. [fusion_map address="latlng=45.39355920185182,14.046684358947004" type="roadmap" width="" height="" zoom="10" scrollwheel="yes" scale="yes" zoom_pancontrol="yes" animation="no" popup="yes" map_style="default" overlay_color="" infobox_content="" infobox="default" infobox_text_color="" infobox_background_color="" icon="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id="" /] MORE ISTRIAGO COLLECTIONS
ISTRIADUCTION All Year | Working time: as per schedule | Ticket Railway station Pula build in 1876 was under the authority of Austria, Italy and Slovenia until 1991. when they are under the Croatia Railway. It was connected with local shipyard Uljanik in 1878., 1,3 km of railway. The traffic was significantly increase and in 1884. it was transported over 34t of cargo. Railway was very good connected with Trieste and Vienna. There was also a „green train“ to Slovenia. In 1904. Pula Railway Station was connected with city center with tram. Railway to shipyard Uljanik still exist today but tram doesn't. Today you can find on the railway station caffe-bar and pizzeria. MORE ISTRIAGO COLLECTIONS
ISTRIADUCTION All Year | No Working time | Free Entrance Žbevnica is situated in north Istria peninsula on Ćićarija mountain. There are many ups and downs and some of them are very steep so count to hike on some sections. Hike starts in the village called Brest. Maybe fifty meters to the east has located a road to our goal-Žbevnica mountain. The first step became a mountain hut (Žbevnica 851 meters). That's a wonderful place to have a little break and shoot some photos and sight a valley under the Ćićarija. After the break, we continue to climb another 20 minutes to the Žbevnica. The path is well marked. Coming on the top view is simply amazing. From the top you can see the Slovenian mountains, the city of Kopar and the Italian Dolomites. Of course, a big part of our beautiful Istria is like on the plate. You can see Mirna valley, Motovun, Buzet section, Učka mountain and more. The top is high 1014 meters. [fusion_map address="latlng=45.457830, 14.015321" type="roadmap" width="" height="" zoom="10" scrollwheel="yes" scale="yes" zoom_pancontrol="yes" animation="no" popup="yes" map_style="default" overlay_color="" infobox_content="" infobox="default" infobox_text_color="" infobox_background_color="" icon="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id="" /]
