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Click here to visit my page on Hum, the smallest town in the world ?Hum is situated 15 km southeast of Buzet. It prides itself of being the world smallest's town. There are obviously smaller cities, but this is not really important to be number one smaller town in the world! THE smallest or one of the smallests, does not matter as far as Hum IS a nice city to visit.
Click here to visit my page on Buzet, city of trufflesBuzet lies at the foot of the Cicarija Mountain, in Northern Central Istria, not far from the source of the river Mirna. The old part of the town is on an isolated hilltop, 151 m high. The Romans named the settlement Pinquentum that explains that the istriot/Italian name of the city is Pinguente, rarely used. It was fortified in the Middle Ages by the Venetians, who gave it its present shape. The two town gates are well preserved, the Big Gate dating back to 1547, the Small Gate to 1592. It is a small town (6;059 inhabitants) that prizes itself as "the city of truffles"
It would not have been reasonable to build a Pula page without its arena. Then, here it is !Pula is second to Rome for its arena !I will put more details later on the arena, but it is one of the largest of the (Roman) world and one of the best kept.Pula, touristy but a must see !
The Euphrasioan Basilica from the 6th century, also a cathedral, is the oldest and the most significant religious building of Porec and Croatia aswell.The Euphrasian complex comprises the basilica with the memorial chapel, the atrium, the baptistery and the bishop's palace.The basilica was, because of its characteristics and its importance in art history, put on the UNESCO list of the natural and cultural heritage of the world.
During the Tito's rule in ex-Yugoslavia the archipelago of Brijuni, although declared as National Park, was closed for the public visitors. Since early nineties of the last century, almost 15 years after Tito died, NP Brijuni is opened for the public visitors, foreigners included.Many says, it is the most beautiful archipelago in whole Mediterranean and the world aswell. Do not miss it when visiting Istria.
Actually, what you see on this picture are remains of the Complex of Basilica of St. Mary Formosa built in the 6th century. It was the largest and most important building erected in Pula during Byzantine rule.The Venetians afflicted heavy damage as early as 13th century. Unfortunately, only the south funerary chapel that was annexed to the church has managed to survive completely.
The triumphal arches are typical and very characteristic signs of Roman presence and could be seen everywhere in the world where Romans have ruled. The highness of the arch and its decorations depend on how important and rich the person in who's honour it is built was. The Arch of Sergeius in Pula is of medium proportions.
Roman amphitheatre, coloquially called Arena, is a must see when visiting peninsula of Istria. It is the emnlem of the town of Pula and Istria aswell. Arena is very well preserved and open daily for the public visitings. It belongs among 5-6 largest amphitheatres of the world.
If you want to know more on Sveti Lovrec Pazenaticki, click hereLong name, small city !Sveti Lovrec Pazenaticki is in the western part of Istra, 14 km south east to Porec, on the road from Koper to Pula. It has about 360 habitantsSveti Lovrec Pazenaticki get its name from the small church of Sveti Lovro (Saint Laurent) built in the 8th century. The parochial church of Saint Martin was built in the 9-11th century but the new fa?ade was done in 1838.The old city walls from the middle ages are in good condition.Close to the entrance of the town is the small church of Sveti Blaz (Saint Blaise)
Visit Vrsar !Vrsar, Orsera in Istro-romanian dialect and in Italian, was the residence of the bishops of Porec. The small fishermens' village is now a major tourists center. The harbour has recently extended to a modern marina. Though, the old city (stari grad), on the hill has kept it's character.The quay that links the old harbour to the marina is decorated with flower beds and art works.The outstanding marina receives in Summer many sailing boats and motor boats.
Hotel Histria Pula
4 Reviews and 103 Opinions 57-71 euros per person in a double room, half board -most expensive in Pula -very big (if you like...
Hotel Istra Rovinj
1 Review and 203 Opinions This excellent hotel is situated on a separate island - Red Island or St. Andrew Island.... The...
Hotel Mediteran Porec
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Q: Hi,i plan to visit venice in September 2012 from my base in porec and would like to know what is the best way to get there,by...
A: I have not made this journey but as there is a direct ferry from Porec to Venice it would seem sensible to take that. I am sure coach or train would take much longer than...
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