The stone castle Grimani is the best preserved castle on the peninsula of Istria. Morosini – Grimani Castle is today a newly renovated and revitalized castle dating from the 13th century. The castle used to be the destination for tradesmen, soldiers, aristocracy guests and travel writers, and today it attracts curious passer-byes and tourists. The […]
The most valuable cultural-historical monument of the town of Poreč which has been included on the UNESCO world heritage list. It was built on the remains of an earlier tri-naval basilica, in the first half of the 6th century, during the period of Bishop Euphrasius, whose name it bears. Its distinctiveness are the mosaics that […]
One of the most ‘photogenic’ towns in the Mediterranean, once a fishing town, today is a tourist resort. Rovinj is a town situated on the western Istrian coast. Indeed, it is called one of the most romantic towns. Mediterranean climate, beautiful old town with narrow streets, small squares and colourful houses, a fishing port, beautiful […]
Pula, the largest city in Istria (also known as “little Rome”), amazes with its beauty and adorns this region with its magnificent history. The building for which this city is world famous is its Amphitheater Arena. It is the largest preserved monument of Roman architecture in Croatia, where gladiator fights, various musical and theatrical performances […]
Cheese, a magnificent but often neglected food, is becoming increasingly more important in the Istrian gastronomy. This peninsula is known for its goat, sheep and cow milk cheese. There are several key factors in the production of quality cheese: a good selection of pasture lands and quality feed, quality of milk used in cheese making, […]
On their way from the Italian regions to Istria, names and shapes of pasta gradually changed until they became uniquely Istrian. The most famous traditional Istrian pastas are Fuži, Pljukanci, Ravioli, Pasutice, Njoki, Lasagne and Tagliatele.
In the tradition of the Istrian gastronomy the prosciutto (pršut) is the traditional cured and dried ham and top and the measure for all the exquisiteness. It is cut by long, delicate and careful incisions, so a joke says – like playing a violin. It is typically served as an entrée, thinly sliced, with artisanal […]
Are you a passionate gourmet and you would like to know more about Istrian cuisine? You are at the right place, the diversity and harmony of Istrian cuisine ware fascinating. The coastline of the peninsula is surrounded with clear and clean seawater and for everyone who is in love with fresh sea dishes, this is […]
You can join us on truffle hunting tour if you want to have a one-of-a-kind day in the Istrian forest. This unusual, malodorous subterranean fungus of an unattractive form is – the truffle. The rare and expensive tuber that grows in the fertile Istrian soil is the ultimate gastronomic delight. The culinary chefs agree upon […]
Istria is once again adorned with the title of the highest quality region in the world for extra virgin olive oils (EVOO), for the seventh time running in the winning streak. With a tradition dating over 2000 years, diligent Istrian farmers have preserved many of the peninsula’s unique olive varieties. Istria’s indigenous cultivars are distinguished […]