Interesting facts

Barbariga

Barbariga is a tourist paradise located half way between towns Pula and Rovinj, surrounded by nature and olive trees. Due to the large number of tourists gastronomic offer is great- restaurants and taverns are always supplied with fish and shellfish. City and its surroundings are ideal for hunting, fishing and sports activities. On this site there are numerous remains from ancient Roman times. In the area of Barbariga one of the greatest ancient mills on the Mediterranean was discovered. Barbariga name comes from the name of the Barbarigo family from Venice, landowners who gave two dukes, cardinals .... The cape of Barbariga is the site with remains of an ancient fortress, while later at the same place the Venetian fortress was built.

Brijuni islands- National Park

Brijuni archipelago comprises two larger islands and a dozen smaller islands. Brijuni National Park is rich in archaeological findings from the ancient world and was declared a national park. Numerous trips and cruises are organized from Fazana.

Rovinj

Rovinj is a picturesque Istrian town and important cultural centre. Every year numerous art festivals are organized, the most famous is the one that got its name after a narrow street Grisija, which is an open art gallery throughout its length. This old fishing town is an ancient site where the ancient Greeks and Romans lived. It is famous for Venetian Renaissance and Baroque monuments.

Poreč

Poreč, formerly the capital city of Istria, has a long history of over 2000 years. The city's landmark and most famous building, the Euphrasian Basilica, was named after its builder-Bishop Euphrasius. It was built on the foundations of the earlier Christian cathedral which was erected by the first bishop of Porec, Maurus, the patron saint of the city. Throughout the years only one side of the Basilica has remained preserved, but it is still included under UNESCO protection of world cultural heritage.

Pula

Pula is the largest city, cultural and commercial center of the Istrian peninsula. The most valuable historical heritage is the magnificent Amphitheatre, the sixth largest in the world, known as the Roman Colloseum from the 2nd century. It is well preserved, and nowadays serves as a place where numerous cultural performances and concerts are held. The most famous is Pula film festival which is held there every year. At the time of Austro-Hungarian rule the city of Pula was the main war-based port. Other tourist attractions commonly visited are the Temple of Augustus and Sergiev Arc de Triomphe also known as the Golden Gate. One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century, the famous Irish writer James Joyce, stayed in Pula between the years of 1904 and 1905; the bronze statue of him is set up next to the Golden Gate.