Guided Walking Tours in Pula: Ancient Rome Beneath Your Feet
Pula 3,000-year-old city centre is an open-air museum of Roman architecture — and a guided walking tour is the best way to understand what you…
From vibrant festivals to intimate local gatherings, Istria offers a rich calendar of events throughout the year. Discover what’s happening across the region and experience its culture in real time.
The Fishermen of Rovinj: Lives Tied to the Sea
For generations, Rovinj fishermen have set out before dawn in their batana boats, practising an ancient craft now recognised as part of Croatia intangible cultural…
Traditional Crafts of Istria: Keeping Heritage Alive
From lacework and woodcarving to dry-stone wall building and folk weaving, Istria artisan traditions are being preserved by a dedicated community of craftspeople.
Biska: The Mistletoe Brandy of Hum
Made from mistletoe and grape spirit in the world smallest town, biska is Istria most mythologised drink — a golden, herbal brandy with ancient roots…
Venetian Istria: Architecture, Art, and Legacy
For over four centuries, Istria was part of the Venetian Republic. Its towns still bear the unmistakable stamp of Venetian power — in their loggias,…
The Euphrasian Basilica of Porec: A UNESCO Masterpiece
Built in the 6th century, the Euphrasian Basilica in Porec contains some of the finest Byzantine mosaics in the world — a shimmering testament to…