Istria Attractions

In the far northwestern corner of Croatia is the province of Istria, home to numerous historical and natural attractions. The region encompasses the Istrian Peninsula which juts out into the Adriatic, forming large a triangle. At the bottom end of the triangle is the town of Pula, one of the most popular and interesting cities in Istria. Along the northwest coast of the Istrian Peninsula is the town of Porec, known for the beautiful Basilica of Euphrasius, a UNESCO world heritage site. Further south along this same coast is the historic town of Rovinj and the archipelago of islands that make up Brijuni National Park.

Istria has long been inhabited, with ruins and evidence of habitation left by the Illyrians and the Romans. Some great monuments from the Roman era are still visible, including one of the largest remaining Roman Amphitheatres in the world, which stands in Pula.