Istra 05 Istria 06 O regiji i dodatne zanimljivosti ponude | About the region and other interesting offers Istra je regija nesvakidašnjih krajolika, čudesni mediteranski poluotok, zelenih valovitih brežuljaka, nezaboravnih vidikovaca iz srednjovjekovnih gradova i kaštela, idiličnih sela i crkava s vrijednim freskama, gdje nevjerojatno lako i brzo pronalazite smisao prave opuštenosti i odmora inspirirani prirodom, spomenicima i krajolikom. To je regija bogata bojama, mirisima i vrhunskim okusima domaćih proizvoda: istarskog tartufa i pršuta, maslinovog ulja i vina, šparoga i istarske maneštre, srdele i plodova mora. Istražite taj savršen spoj prirode, kulturne baštine i pravog bogatstva okusa, te jednostavno uživajte. Specifična i drugačija mjesta koja vrijedi vidjeti • Nacionalni park Brijuni – 14 otoka i otočića i Park prirode Učka • UNESCO Eufrazijeva bazilika, Poreč • Arheološki muzej Istre i amfiteatar (pulska arena), Pula • Pulske utvrde – 26 velebnih utvrda (fortifikacija) iz vremena Austro-Ugarske Monarhije, Pula i njena okolica • Aquarium Pula u utvrdi Fort Verudela, Pula • Dvigrad, ruševine srednjovjekovnog grada u Limskoj dragi kraj Kanfanara • Aleja glagoljaša 7 km između Roča i Huma, spomenik glagoljskoj kulturi i pismenosti • Hum – najmanji grad na svijetu i srednjovjekovni gradić glagoljaške kulture • Plominska gora – najljepši vidikovac na Kvarnerski zaljev uz raznovrstan svijet ptica i leptira Poučne staze – upoznajte i podijelite s drugima • Muzej Parenzane, Livade – Parenzana biciklističko-pješačka staza kroz Istru • Zvjezdarnica u Višnjanu • Narodni muzej i rudnik Labin, nekad rudarski, danas umjetnički grad • Geološka staza klanac Vela draga, Učka • Pješačka staza sv. Šimuna, Gračišće (kružna, 12 km) • Staza dolinom mlinova na rijeci Pazinčici, Pazin (kružna, 10 km) • Staza suhozida, Tinjan (kružna, 13 km) • Palud – prvi ornitološki park u Istri, jugozapadno od Rovinja • Kuća prirode Kamenjak, Premantura – o rtu Kamenjak nalazištu dinosaurovih stopa u Europi • Školjkarski Limski zaljev i Romualdova špilja i Motovunska šuma nalazište tartufa s dolinom rijeke Mirne, www.natura-histrica.hr • Turističke spilje u Istri: Baredine, Feštinsko kraljevstvo, Mramornica i Pazinska jama. Etnozanimljivosti – svjedočite načinu života <strong>rur</strong>alne sredine nekada • Etnografski muzej Istre u Kaštelu Pazin i Etnografski muzej Buje • Zavičajni muzej Buzet u palači Bigatto iz 17 st., Buzet • Zavičajni muzej Poreštine, Poreč i Zbirka skulptura Dušana Džamonje, Vrsar • Eko-muzej Kuća o batani, Rovinj – priča o drvenoj ribarskoj brodici • Memorijalna zbirka Mate Balote, Rakalj, Krnica (dio postava o rakaljskom lončarstvu) • Traktor story – priča o traktoru i Galerija Konobon (priča o kruhu, vinu i maslinovom ulju) • Etno muzej Vittorio Rossoni, TZ Kaštelir – Labinci • Zaštićena <strong>rur</strong>alna sredina Kotli, selo mlinara • Park kažuna (okruglih poljskih skloništa od kamena), Vodnjan Doživljaji kulture – obogatite vlastiti boravak, upoznajte tradiciju, običaje i ljude Legendfest – festival legendi – mitova i priča Istre – www.legendfest.hr; Rimski Valbandon – www. infofazana.hr; Smotra narodne glazbe i plesa – www.tzpazin.hr; Međunarodni festival antike Sepomaia viva – www.umag.hr; Wine Day – Dan otvorenih vinskih podruma – www.coloursofistria. com; Smotra domaćih rakija – www.tz-buzet.hr; Dani tartufa u Istri – www. istria-gourmet.com; Subotina po starinski – www.istria-buzet.com; Krafifest – www.istria-krsan.com; Mrkat istrijanskega dela – www.tz-svetvincenat.hr; Večeri ribarske tradicije – www.istria-rovinj.com; Sepomaia viva – www.istria-umag.com; Giostra – www.giostra.info; Mala ribarska akademija sardela u Fažani – www.infofazana.hr; Dani meda – Pazin – www.central-istria.com Istria is a region of exceptional landscapes, a magical Mediterranean peninsula with green rolling hills, unforgettable vistas from the medieval towns, idyllic villages and churches with valuable frescos, where it is unbelievable easy to find the true sense of rest and relaxation, inspired by nature, monuments and the landscape. This is a region rich in colours, fragrances and superior tasting local produce: Istrian truffles and prosciutto, olive oil and wines, asparagus and Istrian minestrone, sardines and seafood. Explore this perfect blend of nature, culture, heritage and a true wealth of flavours, and simply enjoy. Specific sights worth seeing • Brijuni National Park – 14 islands and islets, Učka Nature Park • UNESCO World Heritage Site: Euphrasian Basilica, Poreč • Istrian Archaeological Museum and amphitheatre (Pula Arena), Pula • Pula’s fortifications – 26 magnificent forts from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Pula and its surroundings • Pula Aquarium in Fort Verudela, Pula • Dvigrad, ruins of a medieval town in Limska Draga near Kanfanar • Glagoljica Alley, a 7 km road between Roč and Hum that is a monument to the Glagolitic culture and literacy • Hum – the world’s smallest town, and medieval town of Glaglolitic culture • Plomin hills – the loveliest view over the Bay of Kvarner, with a diverse world of birds and butterflies Educational sites – learn and share with others • Parenzane Museum, Livade – Parenzana cycling/hiking trail through Istria • Planetarium in Višnjan • Folk Museum and Labin Mine, once a mining town, today an artist’s town • Vela Draga Gorge Geological Trail, Učka • St. Simon hiking trail, Gračišće (circular, 12 km) • Mill Valley Trail on the Pazinčica River, Pazin (circular, 10 km) • Dry Stone Wall Trail, Tinjan (circular, 13 km) • Palud – Istria’s first ornithological park, southwest of Rovinj • Kamenjak Nature House, Premantura – finds of fossilised dinosaur footsteps on Cape Kamenjak • Shellfish in Lim Channel, Romuald Cave and Motovun Forest, truffle site in the Mirna River valley, www.natura-histrica.hr • Tourism caves in Istria: Baredine, Feštinsko Kraljevstvo, Mramornica and Pazinska Jama. Ethnography sights – see the former way of life in <strong>rur</strong>al areas • Istrian Ethnography Museum in Kaštel Pazin and Buje Ethnography Museum • Buzet Heritage Museum in the 17 th century Bigatto Palace, Buzet • Poreč Heritage Museum, Dušan Džamonja Sculpture Collection, Vrsar • House of Batana Eco-Museum, Rovinj – story of the wooden fishing boat batana • Mate Balote Memorial Collection, Rakalj, Krnica (part of the collection on the pottery of Rakalj) • Tractor Story and the Konobon Gallery (story of bread, wine and olive oil) • Vittorio Rossoni Ethnography Museum, Kaštelir – Labinci Tourist Board • Protected <strong>rur</strong>al area Kotli, village of the millers • Kažun Park (round stone shelters in the fields), Vodnjan Experience culture – enrich your stay, get to know the traditions, customs and people Legendfest-festival of the legends – myths and tales of Istria – www.legendfest.hr; Roman Valbandon – www.infofazana.hr; Festival of folk music and dance – www.tzpazin.hr; International Antiques Festival – www.umag.hr; Wine Day – open door days of wine cellars – www.coloursofistria.com; Festival of Homemade Spirits – www.tz-buzet.hr; Truffle Days in Istria – www. istria-gourmet.com; Subotina the Old Fashioned Way – www.istria-buzet.com; Krafifest – www.istria-krsan.com; Mrkat istrijanskega dela – a festival of Istrian souvenirs – www.tz-svetvincenat.hr; Fisherman Tradition Days – www.istria-rovinj.com; Sepomaia viva historical festival – www.istria-umag.com; Giostra – www. giostra.info; Little Sardine Academy in Fažana – www.infofazana.hr; Honey Days – Pazin – www. central-istria.com 124 | Ministarstvo turizma RH | Croatian Ministry of Tourism | www.mint.hr
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