Top Things to do in Istria
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What to do and see in Istria, Croatia: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Istria, Croatia including Chiavalon Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Byzantine Castrum, Euphrasius Basilica, Porec Old Town, Port of Rovinj, Amphitheatre de Pula, Church of St. Euphemia, Main Street, Old Town, Hilltop Walled Ancient City of Motovun.
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1. Chiavalon Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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5.0 based on 354 reviews
"We are a family owned farm, specialized in the production of top quality extra virigin olive oil. Our blends are renowned and awarded all over the world, not only for the quality, but also for our particular design and packaging. Beside olive oil, we are also focusing on producing new organic products, that you can all taste on our family estate. If you want to experience tasting our liquid gold like a pro, feel free to stop by for a free tasting or reserve your place for one of our guided tours at our brand new olive mill. Looking forward to meeting you!"
Reviewed By dmitch878 - Bristol, United Kingdom
My wife and I visited for a tour. Ivana was excellent and provided a real insight into the production of real high quality olive oil. I opted for the full experience including delicious local wine cheese and meat. My wife only wanted the oils to try however we were all provided with bread and a fantastic home made tomato sauce. We also took two bottles home with us and as soon as we are able to order this oil on the UK we will be sure to place an order. All in all an excellent experience.
2. Byzantine Castrum
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
This is the richest archeological site on the Brijuni, on an area greater than 1 hectare. It contains finds from the period of the Roman Republic and Empire, Late Antiquity, Eastern Goths, Byzantium, Carolingian period and Venice. Life in the castrum was last evidenced during the Venetians.
3. Euphrasius Basilica
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4.5 based on 1,486 reviews
Reviewed By nicholasfI7659MO
Well worth seeing, the mosaics in the apse of the church alone justify the entrance fee of 40 kuna. If possible, make the climb up the tower for the finest view over Porec.
4. Porec Old Town
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4.5 based on 2,721 reviews
Reviewed By deniskaw - Piestany, Slovakia
Nice city. It was 15min from our hotel. For those who don’t want to go there on foot, there is a noddy train for 50HRK (~6,80€). There are many restaurants, narrow streets with little souvenir shops and beautiful seaside with lighthouse view. There are many boats and yachts in the seaport. We were amazed.
5. Port of Rovinj
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4.5 based on 1,532 reviews
A pleasant port town in the northern Adriatic Sea with opportunities to explore vinyards, shops and beaches.
Reviewed By Eyekaytoo - Leverkusen, Germany
This is a lovely place to visit, particularly in the evening when the hot sun finally sinks into the sea and the place is transformed into a multitude of brightly lit scenes. You can enjoy a nice stroll along the waters edge and admire the plethora of little pleasure and fishing boats as well as the odd luxury cruisers which slip in around sunset to moor there for the night. I found myself checking out the costs of charters for such vessels on-line - the most expensive I found were around the 1,2 mio € per week... Of course this is the place to enjoy a sunset cocktail in one bar, an authentic Istrian style meal in another and a huge, spectacular exotic ice cream in a third place. And of course to dream about what it would be like to have the sort of money to charter a floating palace and ply the Croatian islands...
6. Amphitheatre de Pula
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4.5 based on 5,138 reviews
The Arena in Pula is a 1st-century Roman amphitheatre. The arena is the 6th largest in the world.
Reviewed By micfeleac
The most important monument in the city of Pula, located in its center. Currently used for summer events and shows, the arena was built in the 1st century from limestone used for gladiator fights and continues to delight us even today.
7. Church of St. Euphemia
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4.5 based on 1,474 reviews
Reviewed By Erfurt - Jupiter, United States
once you climb up the Hill via Santa Corce ( Old Town ) you will be rewarded to see * Church of St. Euphemia *...you will enjoy great views over the Adriatic Sea... and next to the Church is the Zvonik Campanile ( Bell Tower ). Go inside the Church for some meditation, walk around , see the high Altar and a century old BELL... a good spot for the photographer to take some memorable photos. We enjoyed it...
8. Main Street
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4.5 based on 284 reviews
Reviewed By Eyekaytoo - Leverkusen, Germany
All part of the experience of visiting Rovinj is to wander down the main street, Grisia. It is a lovely reminder of a different Venetian past with loads of little alleyways and tightly packed houses, many with small touristy style shops and boutiques where you can pick up the usual mementos and souvenirs of your summer holiday here. We recommend going towards dusk. You can then savour the atmosphere towards the end of a bright sunny day where you can hide in the shadows from the fierce sun until later in the evening where the little bars, restaurants and shops are romantically all it up. It's the sort of place to come to to enjoy a typical, relaxing summer evening whilst on holiday.
9. Old Town
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4.5 based on 4,206 reviews
Reviewed By Travel_fun_joy
Beautiful city with big Italian influence of architecture,full of character,plenty of choice dining venues
10. Hilltop Walled Ancient City of Motovun
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4.5 based on 518 reviews
Reviewed By Brittany_11_10 - Los Angeles, United States
Perfect to visit right now because basically no one's there, and everything's free (well, parking and entering the walled city). It is quaint, cute, historical, and it offers great views of the surrounding area. You can park near the church and then walk up half a kilometer or so. What's open right now are a few restaurants and shops, and the turnstiles are "set aside" (i.e., open) to enter the courtyard area at the very top.
