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Gračišće is a town of a very distinctive architecture and exciting history. It is situated on a bluff above Čepičko polje (a field called Čepičko), a former lake, where there is a wonderful panoramic view over the surrounding hills, Učka, Julian Alps and the Dolomites. It is located about 8 kilometers east of Pazin, on the road Pazin-Kršan-Vozilići. Gračišće is surrounded by lush greenery and the rich architectural and natural heritage. A kilometer away from the town, there is a hill called Perunčevac, which was named after the supreme god of ancient Slavs, Perun. Between Gračišće and Pićan lies a protected landscape of 570 ha of size, with some unusual geologic features, where ... Read more

A little tourist resort proud of its agricultural tradition, the beauty of its nature, richness of its land and sea, and of hospitality its citizens are willingly offering to their guests and for which we may freely tell any benevolent passenger that here, in Funtana he is on the fountain of friendship. Spend pleasant holidays on the Adriatic coast that has the cleanest sea water in this part of the Mediterranean, have fun and enjoy the excellent Istrian cuisine. Funtana, which has been voted the most touristic town on the Adriatic coast, is situated along the road Poreč – Vrsar, dotted with family houses where almost each one offers private accommodation during the summer seaso... Read more

If you need a perfect and complete vacation, wrapped in a peace of bluest sea, and hidden in a dark shade of a pine trees, You have to visit the most beautiful bay on the Istrian coast, the Long Bay. Duga Uvala (The Long Bay) is settled in the south part of Istrian peninsula, which is always staring to the sun, absorbing its long and healthy rays all year around. It is a tourist complex inside the greater bay Vinjola and it is just about 15 kilometers away from Pula and Brijuni islands, one of the Croatian National parks. But when You come to Long Bay, do not bring anything with you, because everything You'll ever need for a perfect vacation is already here. Here You can enjoy g... Read more

Draguć is located on a flysch ridge that streches over the valley called Dragućska vala. The small town was rebuilt from its foundations after the settlement completely burned down in a fire at the time of the War of Uskoks (1615 – 1618). After the fire, Draguć was build symmetrically with the intention to lead a chance guest along the central street, surrounded with the best looking facades, towards the main square. Two side streets behind the central blocks of buildings connect farm buildings, stables and barns. draguc.jpg The original pre-historic settlement was on a 504-meter high hill, called Stari Draguć, which is at the same time, the highest hill in central Istria. They ... Read more

Cancini is a very small settlement situated within the gentle surroundings of gardens and olive groves at one side and the Cervar tourist settlement and the nearness of the sea which creates an atmosphere of sea and swimming at its other side. Read more

Buje - Buie - Situated on top of a hill at 222 m above sea level, the small town of Buje dominates the surrounding green terrace-like fields. Due to its strategic location it is called The Watchman of Istria. Buje is surrounded by numerous hills which were settled already during the Bronze Age by various tribes and during the Iron Age the Histrians came to their prehistoric settlements. With the foundation of Roman Reign the region becomes Agro della Cononia di Trieste which was annexed to the region Venetia et Histria. During the turbulent time of Barbarian invasions the population found refugee in fortresses built on flat hill tops. The fortified castle of Buje dates from this... Read more

Boljun is an ancient town in the northeast of Istria, in the Lupoglav Municipality. It was built around the well-preserved medieval castle. The town has a wide view of the Boljunčica Valley and the Učka mountain range. From the 15th to the end of the 17th century this not a town, not a village place reached the peak of its development. There was a judge and town mayors, numerous altars were taken care of by fraternities, glagolithic script was used and taught. Since then, Boljun has lost its importance and life has almost stopped. However, the town has not collapsed but surprises every tourist with pleasant prospects. Guests thirsty for rest can find everything they need in Bolj... Read more

Barban is a small historical village situated on the plateau separating the Labin from Pula area. Ancient Romans used to live in the prehistoric hill-fort. Throughout history Barban had a strategical position dominating the high ground and controlling the valley and the bridge on the Raša river. Gradually, the village developed into the fortified castle with round and square towers, defensive walls and big and small town gates as well as the citadel. In 1535 it was bought from the counts of Pazin by the Venetian noble family Loredans whose members, although living in Barban only temporary and represented by the captain, pulled it down and built the palace and the parish church o... Read more

New Zagreb is part of the city. It was built south of the Sava river after the Second World War. Leicester after the administrative division of 1999. consists of three districts of Novi Zagreb - East, Leicester - West and Brezovica. Leicester is famous for the Zagreb Fair Bundek, and it is being built and the new Museum of Contemporary Art. The tram ring in Novi Zagreb has built a respectable Croatian corporates of the construction GRO Vladimir Gortan. Read more

Gračani, the Zagreb urban area in the northern part of the city. They are in the neighborhood Podsljeme. Traditionally, this space is part of a region Prigorje. The district situated on the southern slopes of Medvednica, just below the highest peak trekkers to which a road leading from Gracani and (former) lifts. The district in the "residential" part of the city, and more recently, there are many immigrants and construct new buildings that violate the traditional look Gračan. Read more