Outstanding Istrian towns

Croatian Istria is divided into two counties, the larger being Istria County  in western Croatia. Important towns in Istria County include Pula, Porec, Rovinj, Pazin, Labin, Umag, Motovun. Smaller towns in Istria County include Visnjan, Fazana and Hum.

Pula

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Pula is city rich in history and culture. It was built at the end of a beautiful bay and seven hills. A great tourist asset is well preserved amphitheater 6th largest in the world. Arena in Pula is the best preserved Roman amphitheater, built to maintain the gladiatorial games, and is now in the Arena hosts events, concerts and film festivals, can accommodate 23,000 spectators. Arch of Sergius in Pula was built 29-27. Mr B.C. by Sergi family, in honor of three members of the family who held important positions in Pula.  Pula has indented coastline, crystal clear waters and beautiful beaches are one of the many reasons why tourists keep coming back to this historic city.

Porec

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Porec is millennial town that is today one of the most attractive destinations in Istria. It is recognizable by the peninsula with the old town where are kept valuable clues of past. It is worth to invaluable St.Euphrasius Basilica from the 6th Century which is which is rare famous example of early Christian architecture whose construction began in Bishop Euphasius IV. century, and it is a monument was added to UNESCO - World Heritage's Register. There are also Romanesque House, House of Two Saints, and Baroque interior in Istrian Parliament which are interesting to visit. You can stroll past Marafor Square and see fragments of ancient temples.  With beautiful beaches, clear water, long walks, and a variety of sports and entertainment will delight you natural beauty, such as pit Baredine, Mark pit and Pincinova pit.

Rovinj

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Rovinj is the city of romance and art and is known as the most romantic place in the Mediterranean. It is a city with a favorable climate, a long tradition and Mediterranean flair. The old town is situated on a high peninsula surrounded by Venetian houses and cobbled streets. Its surrounding area offers many opportunities for recreation and vacation. In the interior of the church St. Euphemia is the biggest attractions stone sarcophagus of St. Euphemia in which there is embalmed body of the saint, who according to legend was tortured.

Umag 

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Umag has famous port in Istria, which has the reputation of the Istrian sports center because for many years is the host of the ATP tournament. In the past, it was the summer residence of the Romans, as can be seen in many Venetian houses in the old town. Umag is a favorite holiday destination with extraordinary excursion possibilities.