1 kultura - Istra

Motovun
THE ISTRIAN HINTERLAND
Typical Istrian hilltop-towns like Motovun, Grožnjan, Hum, Oprtalj
delight with their narrow cobblestone streets and stone buildings
but also with the breathtaking views they offer. Tours of these
towns are best seasoned by tasting specialties from authentic
taverns and wine-cellars located along the way….
PULA
A town with a large number of ancient monuments and renowned
landmarks among which are the Arena, an immense amphitheatre
dating from the first century, the Ancient Roman Arch of the Sergii
(Porta Aurea), the Roman Forum, Temple of Augustus….
DAY TRIPS BY BOAT
Half or whole day boat trips are an excellent opportunity to see the
coast and islands and include music and seafood delicacies….
VENICE
A short two and a half hour ride in a modern catamaran takes you
from Poreè to Venice, from where you begin your tour of the city:
St. Mark's Square, The Dodge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs,
gondolas and picturesque canals….
THE LIM CANAL
This protected landscape of unusual beauty is in fact a submerged
karst canyon valley, a place where the sea cuts deeply into the land.
The Canal is well known for its fish and shellfish farms
whose products can be tried in restaurants
located on the shores of the Canal….
THE BRIJUNI ISLANDS
Aside from a comfortable boat ride and beautiful natural
surroundings, a visit to these islands and national park provides
visitors with the opportunity to see exhibits, a safari park,
ethnographic and archaeological collections, ancient ruins….