Colours of Istria

Istria is the largest peninsula in the Adriatic, which is located in the northeastern part of the territory of the Croatian Adriatic, Italy and Slovenia. It is surrounded by sea on three sides. On the western coast of Istria is shallow and well-laid out while the east coast is steep and less populated. The coastal part of Istria, the islands also known as the 'Blue Istria' where are centuries old historic towns and rich cultural heritage. As a centre of wine and extraordinary culinary tradition, northwest Istria will open all your senses. Istria is also famous for the magnificent islands of Brijuni, which is a national park, and which are many public figures have visited. Istria offers the perfect tourism at the gates of Central Europe.

Inner Istria, harmony of nature, also called the 'Green Istria' because it is studded hills on whose heights are smaller stone cities, among which is the smallest city in the worl - Hum. Glagolitic Alley is seven kilometers long memorial old Croatian script - Glagolitic which stretches along the road below the Roc to Hum. Known Istian cities are: Pula, Porec, Rovinj, Opatija, Umag. Istria is full of undulating vineyards, olive groves, beautiful forests, ferile valleys, mysterious caves, pine forests, bays, islands and beautful beacehes.  

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All this is a true paradise for the eyes and for coming to a rest. Istria is the perfect place vacation because of the challenge for adventures, offers enchanting gastronomy and authentic experience. It is a paradise for sailors, treasure trove for lovers of history and joy for families with children.


Brijuni National Park

BrijuniNational Park are islands that are inhabited BC, and were wealthy resort of Roman citizens, there remains of a Roman villa rustica and a group of gorgeous buildings. Brijuni are  favorite resort of the former Yugoslavian statesman Tito. On Brijuni he was receiving statesmen from around the world. According

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History of Istria

According to somesources, the name of Istria is derived from the Illyrian tribe Histri, who lived in that area. The Histri are classified in some sources as a "Venetic" Illyrian tribe, with certain linguistic differences from Illyrians. Romans describes the Histri as a fierce tribe of pirates, protected by the difficult navigation of their rocky coasts.

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Istria was conquered by the Romans after the two military campaigns. First was 177 years BC.when Consul Manlije Vulzon has won. Histrians their last resistance provided at it's headquarters Nesactium (Latin Nezactium) near Pula. The last defenders, including the last king Epulon, have taken their own jumping from the walls of the city. By this event Nesactium are often compared to Masada.