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    by Zdravko R. July 6, 2021

    Built on a 321 meters high hill northwest of Pazin, both ancient and medieval Beram is the site of the most famous Istrian fresco “Dance of the Dead“. The colourful …

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    Zadar: where light meets stone and sea

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    by Zdravko R. June 20, 2021

    Entirely surrounded by the Adriatic Sea, Zadar may not be huge, but it shines with character. Perched on a slender peninsula between the Adriatic and the mountains of Velebit, Zadar …

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    Gračišće: where the hills keep the echo of time

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    by Zdravko R. May 28, 2021

    Located in the central part of the Istrian peninsula on a 454 meters high hill, Gračišće is picturesque with breathtaking views. High above the green heart of Istria, where fields …

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    Things to do in Ilok, the easternmost of Croatia

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    by Zdravko R. May 2, 2021

    Formed on a hill overlooking the Danube, Ilok is picturesque, surrounded by wide vineyards and filled with cellars. If you are looking for specific destinations, picturesque Slavonia places or Syrmia (local Srijem), are …

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    A slow guide to Brijuni National Park, Istria, Croatia

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    by Zdravko R. April 24, 2021

    Set on very south on the Peninsula of Istria, Croatia and surrounded by a turquoise-blue sea, the relatively small green archipelago with an area of just over 7 km2preserves not …

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    Brseč: where cliffs meet the silence of the sea

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    by Zdravko R. March 10, 2021

    The scenic village of Brseč, with its colourful Mediterranean architecture, is a place not to be missed if you wish to feel the full essence of the northern Adriatic’s smaller, …

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    by Zdravko R. February 10, 2021

    Resting like a pearl in the arms of a hill at the heart of the bay that shares its name, Bakar is a place both scenic and timeless.

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    Hike to Slemenova Špica peak – a sweeping trail to feel the vibe of the Julian Alps

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    by Zdravko R. January 14, 2021

    Slemenova Špica (1,909 m) is a picture-perfect alpine summit located right in the heart of the Julian Alps, near the famous Vršič Pass. Yes, the Goat loves this kind of …

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    A fairytale town Buzet in northern Istria is at the foot of the Ćićarija slopes

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    by Zdravko R. September 17, 2020

    Lonely in the middle of the valley, ancient Buzet, located on a hill (158 m), reveals many things, historical and cultural. The historians used to call it “The Key of …

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    Draguć: where colours sleep on stone in Istria

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    by Zdravko R. August 26, 2020

    In the very heart of Istria, tucked gently among rolling green hills, lies Draguć (Italian: Draguccio) — a small town of tightly woven stone houses, where history and silence live …

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