Showing posts with label Istria - Croatia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Istria - Croatia. Show all posts

Dec 17, 2011

Barban (Istria) - Croatia

Barban is a picturesque medieval fortified settlement in Istria. The town has rich history, and in the past has changed a lot of masters, the Habsburgs, Venetians, French ... All this has left its mark on the cultural heritage and many interesting things.


Well preserved buildings from the Baroque and Gothic frescoes and Glagolitic inscriptions, four churches, palaces, city walls and knights game "Race for the Ring" makes Barban a favorable for those interested in cultural and historical heritage.


Bale, Istria - Croatia

Bale is a typical Istrian town, located 5 km from the sea. This small village is built from quiet, winding paved streets, centuries-old customs and traditions that resonate within the walls of a medieval castle. Palace "Bembo" from the 10th century is the biggest tourist attraction, and present a center of social life.



 Source: http://croatia.hr

During the summers here are held prestigious cultural events like exhibitions, "Castrum Vallis" and "Bale night." Recently in the bay Colon, near the Bale, was revealed a very rich site of fossils - the dinosaurs and other animals from the Mesozoic era. There are plans for opening a museum in the near future.