Hotels in Istria County

Buje is a town situated in Istria, Croatia´s westernmost peninsula in Istarska. Buje was known as the "sentinel of Istria" for its hilltop site located 10 km inland from the Adriatic sea. It still commands an excellent panorama. Buja is closed to Novigrad.

History

Buje has a rich history; traces of life in the region date back to prehistoric times. The town developed from a Roman and Venetian settlement into a medieval town. A baroque church from the 16th century, built on the foundations of a Roman temple dominates the square.

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Novigrad Istria hotels

Location

Novigrad is a town and a municipality in southern Istria, north from the Novigrad. Novigrad is set on a small peninsula on the western coast...

Location

Novigrad is a town and a municipality in southern Istria, north from the Novigrad. Novigrad is set on a small peninsula on the western coast of Istria, two kilometres north of the mouth of the river (Croatia) Mirna. The area covered by the municipality extends from the village of Dajla in the north to the mouth of the River Mirna in the south.

Sights

Novigrad has retained its medieval structure and layout, with narrow, winding streets and small shops. The fortifications belong to the medieval era: the town wall still stands with its battlements and tow round towers. There are examples of secular architecture from the time of the Venetian empire, such as the town loggia and several houses built in Venetian Gothic style.

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Umag ATP

Location

Umag is a coastal city in Istria, Croatia.

ATP

The city hosts the yearly Croatia Open ATP tennis...

Location

Umag is a coastal city in Istria, Croatia.

ATP

The city hosts the yearly Croatia Open ATP tennis tournament on clay courts.

Tourist industry

The natural features of the area have considerably influenced the development of the economy as a whole. The geographical location of Umag, in particular, has ensured an intensive and dynamic growth of the tourist industry after World War II, which has been expanding rapidly ever since.

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