Tourist Attractions & Monuments Istria

The bishops of Poreč ruled Vrsar from the 6th century until the end of the 18th century. The medieval castle, which served as their secondary residence, was built on the hill'soppidum. Adjacent to the fort, the church of Sveti Martin and the bell tower dominate the town. The castrum, with a residential area and stables, was extended, secularized and nationalized in 1778 by the Venetians. Renovated in 2001, the private castle offers a large apartment for seasonal rental.

Nestled in a green setting, this large mausoleum belonged to an Austro-Hungarian aristocratic family who lived and worked on the island. The monumental tomb, with its neoclassical colonnade, pays homage to Veli Brijuni's benefactor, the Austrian industrialist Paul Kupelwieser. At the end of the 19th century, this patron financed major works to clean the air, supporting the research of the German doctor Heinrich Hermann Robert Koch, who freed Brijuni from malaria.

Proud of its traditional coastal atmosphere, with a few cafes-restaurants on the harbor, the seaside promenade, beaches, the sunset on the archipelago, Fažana is the closest port to get to the islands. This agency, in front of the pier, issues tickets for the national park. If you wish to stay in Fažana, you can find the hotels Amfora or Marina, the hostel Vala, the villa Phasina or holiday rentals.