Location: Visnjan
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The 7 Best Things to do in Visnjan, Istria
Višnjan (Italian: Visignano) is a village and municipality in Istria, Croatia. Višnjan is the site of Višnjan Observatory (an astronomical observatory). The observatory is home of several long-running international summer programs for youth in astronomy, archeology, marine biology and other disciplines.
Restaurants in Visnjan
1. Winery MISAL
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
The winery produce only sparkling wines, using the classic method. The winery has existed since 1990. We offer 11 sparkling wines. Sparkling wines are awarded at numerous national and world competitions.
2. Vina Radovan
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By IvoJelicic - Split, Croatia
If you go to Istra dont't miss wine roads and especially Radovan winery. Their malvasia is great wine. They are very friendly and educative.
3. Vina Poletti
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Wine has been a part of us for generations with a century and a half of history settling in it. Our wine cellars produce a wine improved with tradition, offering a taste of some genuine, autochthonous, Istrian types – Malvazija (Malmasey,Malvoisie ) Teran ( Terrano d´ Ístria) and Muškat Ruža ( Red Rose Muscat ), as well as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and virgin olive oil.
4. Lavanda Deklevi
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
5. Visnjan Observatory
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4.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By ivonabi - Zagreb, Croatia
The Višnjan Observatory is an exceptional astronomic observatory located in the attic of a house in the centre of the small town of Višnjan. Due to the increasing light pollution in Istria, the observatory moved to a new location in 2007., on a Tičan hill, just 3 km outside Višnjan. The observatory has a great scientific and educational value, led by Korado Korlević. Usually, the observatory is open on Saturdays form 9 PM to 11 PM (from May to September) and is free of charge. Be sure to check their website and social media accounts (Facebook page) for updates or events. I really liked the tour. I had a chance to see the Moon, Saturn and Jupiter through a telescope, heard a lecture by professor Korlević about ancient solar calendar (standing in the centre of the druidic stone circle), visited the observatory and the giant Dagor telescope. Even held a piece of meteorite! It's one of a kind experience. Keep in mind that the observatory is privately-funded, meaning it runs on sponsors and donations so feel free to support their work.
