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Sightseeing
Today the famous touristic resort is Rabac in the middle of 19. century it was little fishing village with only ten house numbers. Because beautiful coves and nice area, soon is visited by first visitors. One of the first tourist is English a travel writer and writer Richard Francis Burton which was living in Rabac since 1876. After Richard s visiting the other places along the coast of Istria, he write the same name book “Istrian Coast” which described the beauty and the charm of the picturesque Rabac.
In that time Rabac started to get first summer houses. The most famous is edition of mercantile family Prohaska from Rijeka who are origins from Czech Republic. Today one part of the place was named after them even if the summer house was destroyed during the second world war.
First hotel “Quarnero” in Rabac is opened 11. June 1889. who was in house of family Viskovic which is close to studio “Orlando” in nowadays. In that hotel was only few room and in the ground floor was a tavern. The regular guest of first hotel in Rabac was Austrian officer Kaiser, who later bought Dubrova near Labin, place known today for the Mediterranean sculpture symposium and the Park of sculptures. Chronicles will note that at the beginning of this century in 1907. Rabac hosted the Austro-Hungarian prince of throne Ferdinand who people saluting on main riviera.
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Rabac
Today the famous touristic resort is Rabac in the middle of 19. century it was little fishing village with only ten house numbers. Because beautiful coves and nice area, soon is visited by first visitors. One of the first tourist is English a travel writer and writer Richard Francis Burton which was living in Rabac since 1876. After Richard s visiting the other places along the coast of Istria, he write the same name book “Istrian Coast” which described the beauty and the charm of the picturesque Rabac.
In that time Rabac started to get first summer houses. The most famous is edition of mercantile family Prohaska from Rijeka who are origins from Czech Republic. Today one part of the place was named after them even if the summer house was destroyed during the second world war.
First hotel “Quarnero” in Rabac is opened 11. June 1889. who was in house of family Viskovic which is close to studio “Orlando” in nowadays. In that hotel was only few room and in the ground floor was a tavern. The regular guest of first hotel in Rabac was Austrian officer Kaiser, who later bought Dubrova near Labin, place known today for the Mediterranean sculpture symposium and the Park of sculptures. Chronicles will note that at the beginning of this century in 1907. Rabac hosted the Austro-Hungarian prince of throne Ferdinand who people saluting on main riviera.
The place of present picturesque town of Labin is situated on a hill 320 m high, only about 3 km from sea, was according to all inhabited even 2000 years before Christ. Kunci are remains of settlements of kasteljera from Bronze age which are located near Labin. His old name is Albona or Alvona which is from Illyrian or Celtic origin and it seems that the Celtics were founded in IV. century before Christ on site of former fortress, although some historians are mentioning that the Illyirians were established this site in 11. century before Christ. According to historians, Albona on Celtic language means “the city on hill” or “the high settlement”. For his then residential inhabitants, Tit Livy would write that they were pirates. After the conflict between local population and Romans which began in third century before Christ, Istria 177 before new era falls under Rome and the border becomes river Rasa. Labin with its surroundings becomes an integral part of the Roman province Illyric with high degree of independence and with rule over the surrounding places. The oldest written document about Labin is a relief from the third century of our era with inscription “RES PUBLICA ALBONESSIUM”
Labin, Rabac and bay Prtlog
16 Zagrebačka ul.The place of present picturesque town of Labin is situated on a hill 320 m high, only about 3 km from sea, was according to all inhabited even 2000 years before Christ. Kunci are remains of settlements of kasteljera from Bronze age which are located near Labin. His old name is Albona or Alvona which is from Illyrian or Celtic origin and it seems that the Celtics were founded in IV. century before Christ on site of former fortress, although some historians are mentioning that the Illyirians were established this site in 11. century before Christ. According to historians, Albona on Celtic language means “the city on hill” or “the high settlement”. For his then residential inhabitants, Tit Livy would write that they were pirates. After the conflict between local population and Romans which began in third century before Christ, Istria 177 before new era falls under Rome and the border becomes river Rasa. Labin with its surroundings becomes an integral part of the Roman province Illyric with high degree of independence and with rule over the surrounding places. The oldest written document about Labin is a relief from the third century of our era with inscription “RES PUBLICA ALBONESSIUM”
It is certainly worth visiting the Beram because of the gastronomic pleasure offered by Beram tavern.
In the church of St. Maria is one of the most famous fresco The dance of the dead
Beram is on of the longest residential settlements in Istria. Studies of the prehistoric necropolis on the southern slopes of Beram showed with certainly that there was a settlement here in the iron age. The stony hill above the fertile valley was ideal place for a settlement fort type surrounded by a simple rough wall that followed the configuration of terrain. Later in the ruins of these walls the Roman fortifications and medieval castles are walled up. And today in Beram is preserved a timeless arrangement of streets from ancient times. Beram fort in its first phase (up to 7th century BC) included the same area as today. Even today the entrances of the settlement have the same name: Large and small door. Outside the castle on the south side of hill there was necropolis – a place where the deceased were burning and buried. Through the times the fort was growing on south side and necropolis was moving outside the walls.
Church of St. Maria in a cemetery 1 km northeast of Beram preserves in its interior one on of the most valuable achievements of Istrian medieval painting. Well preserved late gotic frescoes which covers almost all the interior walls in church and they are made by Vincent from Kastav. The pictures were made according to the order of the Beram fraternity of St. Maria so the most of the space is dedicated to the scenes from Maria and Jesus life.
The strongest impression is inspired by the fresco Dance of the dead, where the kings, merchants, cardinals and even the same Pope are dancing in front of our eyes with hand to hand with dead. In the XVIII. century in period of baroque, the church is extended and renovated and because of that some part of frescoes is destroy or damaged. All the frescoes are painted and hidden. They were discovered and restored in 1913.
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Beram
It is certainly worth visiting the Beram because of the gastronomic pleasure offered by Beram tavern.
In the church of St. Maria is one of the most famous fresco The dance of the dead
Beram is on of the longest residential settlements in Istria. Studies of the prehistoric necropolis on the southern slopes of Beram showed with certainly that there was a settlement here in the iron age. The stony hill above the fertile valley was ideal place for a settlement fort type surrounded by a simple rough wall that followed the configuration of terrain. Later in the ruins of these walls the Roman fortifications and medieval castles are walled up. And today in Beram is preserved a timeless arrangement of streets from ancient times. Beram fort in its first phase (up to 7th century BC) included the same area as today. Even today the entrances of the settlement have the same name: Large and small door. Outside the castle on the south side of hill there was necropolis – a place where the deceased were burning and buried. Through the times the fort was growing on south side and necropolis was moving outside the walls.
Church of St. Maria in a cemetery 1 km northeast of Beram preserves in its interior one on of the most valuable achievements of Istrian medieval painting. Well preserved late gotic frescoes which covers almost all the interior walls in church and they are made by Vincent from Kastav. The pictures were made according to the order of the Beram fraternity of St. Maria so the most of the space is dedicated to the scenes from Maria and Jesus life.
The strongest impression is inspired by the fresco Dance of the dead, where the kings, merchants, cardinals and even the same Pope are dancing in front of our eyes with hand to hand with dead. In the XVIII. century in period of baroque, the church is extended and renovated and because of that some part of frescoes is destroy or damaged. All the frescoes are painted and hidden. They were discovered and restored in 1913.
You should definitely visit Pazin and his Archeological museum of Istria.
PAZIN is first time mentioned in 983. in the document that emperor Oton confirms his donation of fort Castrum Pisinum to the bishops of Porec. They handed over their fort to their lawyer cont Majnard Crnograd (von Schwarzenburg), who expanded his government on Tinjan and Kascerga and with that make a foundations which has total different destiny from the rest of Istria until Napoleon came. After Majnard s death briefly possession was managed by his daughter Matilda also known as countess of Pazin after marrying count Engelbert the possession become the ownership of counts of Goricki.
At that time in the constant conflicts of the three sides the power of counts Goricki is growing, but also of Venice which gained power over the coastal cities and gradually weakened the power of the Patriarchs of Aquileia, who are until then have right for majority of possession in Istria.
The Goricki were now named the counts of Gorice and Istria, and for a time they even sat in Pazin and had their palace there.
In their name in some parts of possession were managed by ministries and militamen – members of the non-liberty lower nobility, who not only with arms, but will well planned marriages coming to new possesion for the masters. At that time except wider area of Pazin and even Završje, Momjan, Sovinjak, Pietrapelosa, Lupoglav, Tinjan, Kršan, Kožljak, Žminj, Višnjan, Vižinada and some parts of possession or right in Motovun, Lovrec and Tar belonged to Goricki.
As the borders change too often they were subject to constant disputes, but also the cause of beginning the oldest Croatian international legal document ISTRIAN DIVORCE which was written at the same time in three language: Latin, Germany and Croatian – which is written in Glagolitic script.
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Pazin
You should definitely visit Pazin and his Archeological museum of Istria.
PAZIN is first time mentioned in 983. in the document that emperor Oton confirms his donation of fort Castrum Pisinum to the bishops of Porec. They handed over their fort to their lawyer cont Majnard Crnograd (von Schwarzenburg), who expanded his government on Tinjan and Kascerga and with that make a foundations which has total different destiny from the rest of Istria until Napoleon came. After Majnard s death briefly possession was managed by his daughter Matilda also known as countess of Pazin after marrying count Engelbert the possession become the ownership of counts of Goricki.
At that time in the constant conflicts of the three sides the power of counts Goricki is growing, but also of Venice which gained power over the coastal cities and gradually weakened the power of the Patriarchs of Aquileia, who are until then have right for majority of possession in Istria.
The Goricki were now named the counts of Gorice and Istria, and for a time they even sat in Pazin and had their palace there.
In their name in some parts of possession were managed by ministries and militamen – members of the non-liberty lower nobility, who not only with arms, but will well planned marriages coming to new possesion for the masters. At that time except wider area of Pazin and even Završje, Momjan, Sovinjak, Pietrapelosa, Lupoglav, Tinjan, Kršan, Kožljak, Žminj, Višnjan, Vižinada and some parts of possession or right in Motovun, Lovrec and Tar belonged to Goricki.
As the borders change too often they were subject to constant disputes, but also the cause of beginning the oldest Croatian international legal document ISTRIAN DIVORCE which was written at the same time in three language: Latin, Germany and Croatian – which is written in Glagolitic script.
Fun
Treat your kids to the best day ever at the Istralandia water park near Novigrad! With the spray arena, diverse pools for families and children, a wave pool, numerous slides and attractions, you are in for a day of splashing and water fun your family will never forget. Just bear in mind that certain attractions require a minimum height of 1m, 1.20m and 1.40 m, so that you can plan ahead.
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Aquapark Istralandia
1 Ul. RonkiTreat your kids to the best day ever at the Istralandia water park near Novigrad! With the spray arena, diverse pools for families and children, a wave pool, numerous slides and attractions, you are in for a day of splashing and water fun your family will never forget. Just bear in mind that certain attractions require a minimum height of 1m, 1.20m and 1.40 m, so that you can plan ahead.
Time for adrenaliiiiiine! With its castle and exceptional natural phenomenon, Pazin is an extraordinary place to visit. For an unforgettable trip, add a touch of adventure to your family trip with a zip-line over the Pazin Pit.
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Zip Line Pazin Cave
4 Ul. Šime KurelićaTime for adrenaliiiiiine! With its castle and exceptional natural phenomenon, Pazin is an extraordinary place to visit. For an unforgettable trip, add a touch of adventure to your family trip with a zip-line over the Pazin Pit.
oarrr with dinosaurs! Talk your children for a walk through Mediterranean greenery and see the dinosaurs in their real size at the Dinopark in Funtana, south of Poreč. While the prehistoric creatures are an amazing sight, your children also get to enjoy numerous other attractions - from a circus show to a mini fun fair and playgrounds.
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Dinopark Funtana
16 Istarska ul.oarrr with dinosaurs! Talk your children for a walk through Mediterranean greenery and see the dinosaurs in their real size at the Dinopark in Funtana, south of Poreč. While the prehistoric creatures are an amazing sight, your children also get to enjoy numerous other attractions - from a circus show to a mini fun fair and playgrounds.
Take a look at the breathtaking underwater world! Aquariums in Rovinj, Umag and Pula give your children the chance to see up close a variety of sea creatures, while in Poreč they can also admire reptiles at the Aquarium & Terrarium.
Go for a walk on the bottom of the sea! For this unique experience, take your children (older than 10) to the Underwater Park Verudela. Let them try their coordination skills under the surface and interact with the amazing species living in the sea.
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Aquarium Pula
33 VerudelaTake a look at the breathtaking underwater world! Aquariums in Rovinj, Umag and Pula give your children the chance to see up close a variety of sea creatures, while in Poreč they can also admire reptiles at the Aquarium & Terrarium.
Go for a walk on the bottom of the sea! For this unique experience, take your children (older than 10) to the Underwater Park Verudela. Let them try their coordination skills under the surface and interact with the amazing species living in the sea.
Starry experience in Višnjan
Reach for the stars at the observatory in Višnjan! The charming town is itself a great reason for a trip, so pick a Thursday and spend an evening looking up a telescope. It’s an inspirational step from textbooks towards space and stars in reality.
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Višnjan
Starry experience in Višnjan
Reach for the stars at the observatory in Višnjan! The charming town is itself a great reason for a trip, so pick a Thursday and spend an evening looking up a telescope. It’s an inspirational step from textbooks towards space and stars in reality.
Return to the Middle Ages at Castle Sanc. Michael
Let your children pretend-play to be knights at the medieval theme park! To get back in time to the Middle Ages, head to the wooden castle Sanc.Michael, not far from Svetvinčenat. Apart from a carousel, catapult, archery and medieval crafts, children can also feed and play with domestic animals.
Svetvinčenat Village hall
Return to the Middle Ages at Castle Sanc. Michael
Let your children pretend-play to be knights at the medieval theme park! To get back in time to the Middle Ages, head to the wooden castle Sanc.Michael, not far from Svetvinčenat. Apart from a carousel, catapult, archery and medieval crafts, children can also feed and play with domestic animals.
Attractions in Istria
Baredine Cave Protected morphological monument of nature Meet the mystical world of nature which has been developing for thousands of years, far away from the light of the day and the human eye. Visit the underworld the Baredine Cave. This cave is a treasure chest of stalagmites and stalactites, underworld sculptures created through time by the patient work of water. Visit The cave is geomorphological monument of nature since 1986, and it has been opened for visitors since 1995. The sightseeing lasts 40 minutes; visitors descend along a 300m long pathway up to 60m below the ground and an underground lake and visit five beautifully decorated chambers. The cave is well lit and equipped, the paths and stairways have firm railing, and the temperature is very pleasant at 14˚C. Next to the cave are a free parking lot (for cars and buses), a reception, a coffee-bar/buffet, speleo-gallery, souvenir shops, children play ground, and area with domesticated animals and a pick-nick area
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Jama - Grotta Baredine
55 GedićiBaredine Cave Protected morphological monument of nature Meet the mystical world of nature which has been developing for thousands of years, far away from the light of the day and the human eye. Visit the underworld the Baredine Cave. This cave is a treasure chest of stalagmites and stalactites, underworld sculptures created through time by the patient work of water. Visit The cave is geomorphological monument of nature since 1986, and it has been opened for visitors since 1995. The sightseeing lasts 40 minutes; visitors descend along a 300m long pathway up to 60m below the ground and an underground lake and visit five beautifully decorated chambers. The cave is well lit and equipped, the paths and stairways have firm railing, and the temperature is very pleasant at 14˚C. Next to the cave are a free parking lot (for cars and buses), a reception, a coffee-bar/buffet, speleo-gallery, souvenir shops, children play ground, and area with domesticated animals and a pick-nick area
The Kamenjak Peninsula or Cape Kamenjak also known as the Peninsula of Premantura (Punta) is the southernmost cape of Istria. Kamenjak is a protruding piece of land delving deep into the sea, some six kilometers long with the average width of about a kilometre. Kamenjak rugged coastline, some 30 kilometers long consist of numerous bay and various beaches forming an area of exceptional natural beauty including 11 unhabitated islands. The west coast of Kamenjak is stepper and its northern part partly encloses the Medulin Bay.
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Kamenjak
The Kamenjak Peninsula or Cape Kamenjak also known as the Peninsula of Premantura (Punta) is the southernmost cape of Istria. Kamenjak is a protruding piece of land delving deep into the sea, some six kilometers long with the average width of about a kilometre. Kamenjak rugged coastline, some 30 kilometers long consist of numerous bay and various beaches forming an area of exceptional natural beauty including 11 unhabitated islands. The west coast of Kamenjak is stepper and its northern part partly encloses the Medulin Bay.
Neighborhoods
ŽUPANIĆI is a village and ruinous castle in the eastern part of Istria County, Croatia, in the municipality of Sveta Nedelja. In 2011, the population of the village is 381.
Šumber
ŽUPANIĆI is a village and ruinous castle in the eastern part of Istria County, Croatia, in the municipality of Sveta Nedelja. In 2011, the population of the village is 381.
Županići is a village in Croatia.The village have 141 inhabitants. So you can really enjoy the nature
Županići
Županići is a village in Croatia.The village have 141 inhabitants. So you can really enjoy the nature
Consejos para la ciudad
No te lo pierdas
Come in good mood
When we find moments where we can be “alone with us”, when we want to relax and enjoy the company of our thoughts then it is necessary to have a pleasant corner, a place where we feel comfortable and calm.Peace, the scent of the sea and the escape from everyday life, something is what we all desire and the Istria is offering this numerous benefits for the soul and body.The nature is unreal, beautiful cities, the taste of a variety delicacies and many wines is something that everyone minds will remember forever.Because of that do not wait for the right moment, pack your suitcase and go !
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Learn how to relax
Something what we have all forgotten is exactly how to relax
We all live 100 per hour and all the time we are in crowd, we rush all the time, so we do not have time for the most important things: me and my family
This must be changed, after all we are all here in the passage and none of us will stay here forever and for that reason, STAY
Do something for yourself, go on vacation with your closest, hang around, laugh, relax, eliminate phones and just for the few hours live your life for now there where you are at the moment you are.
Be what you are and allow other to enjoy in your company
Costumbres y cultura
Opened people in istria
Istrians are very opened people who love to help you if you for example got lost etc. Most of them learn English in school so you can ask for help on English. And Istria half-island was a long time under the Italy so most of them speak Italian. Also I have one more tip to tell you please dress properly if you are entering the church specially in Vodnjan
Cómo moverse
Everything in Istria is o a small distance
From Labin area you can reach almost every point in istria in range of 40 min drive . So everything is close if you decide to go to Motovun , Pula, Rovinj or somewhere else you have around 40 min drive
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Manifestation in Istria
You can find all manifestation in istria on this website
https://www.istra.hr/en
Frases útiles
Most often used phrases
Good morning- Dobro jutro
Good afternoon - Dobar dan
Good evening - Dobro vece
Thank you - hvala
You are welcome - Nema na cemu
Please- molim Vas