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City of Motovun

Location

Istria

Croatia

45° 20' 8.772" N, 13° 49' 44.184" E

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General info:

Motovun is a medieval town that grew up on the site of an ancient city called Kastelijer. It is situated on a hill 270 metres (886 feet) above sea level with houses scattered all over the hill.

From 1278 the town was taken over by Venice and surrounded by solid walls which are still intact today, and used as a walkway with unique views over the four corners of Istria. It is a typical example of Venetian colonial architecture.

The town is also the birthplace of the legend of the gentle giant Veli Joze, who represents the Croatian population of Istria. Since 1999 the village has hosted the Motovun Film Festival, where European or US directors participate with their avant-garde or independent films. Since 2007, Motovun is also included in the UNESCO World Heritage Centre.

Getting there:

Direct bus lines are available between Porec and Motovun. From Rijeka it is easiest reached by car.

Interesting places nearby

Sainte Foy Tarentaise

Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise, a genuinely traditional resort where skiing is harnessed into a wonderful natural environment.

Sainte-Anne la Condamine

An altitude resort near the Italian border and sharing a lift ticket with Pra Loup and Le sauze Super Sauze (although not lift linked to them).

Salamandra Resort (Banská Štiavnica)

The newly opened ski resort Salamandra Resort is situated in the middle of the unique nature of Štiavnické hills near the historically important city of Banská Štiavnica. This resort offers modern ski lifts and moderate slope.

Salzstiegl

From the mountain station of the ski resort Salzstiegl at a highness of 1710 metres above sea level, there´s an amazing panorama view on the Seckauer Alps, the Niederen Tauern and the Hirschegger Alp.

Samedan

Whoever goes for skiiing-vacation in Samedan, can choose between several winter activities. Besides the skiing you can also go on winter trails or going to tobogganging.

Samnaun

On a ski holiday in Samnaun you will discover a charming, small mountain village accompanied by a big ski resort. There you have state-of-the-art transport facilities and plenty of ski slopes of all difficulty levels.