Istria Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
peninsula on the Adriatic Sea
About Istria
This region has been part of many empires — the Venetian Empire, Byzantine, Roman, and Austro-Hungarian — and of the Yugoslavian republic. The cultural legacy of Istria is thus very rich and diverse. After defeating the Illyrian Histri tribe, the Romans settled in the peninsula and left a large heritage, turningPulainto an important administrative centre and building villas, amphitheatres and temples. After the fall of theRoman Empire, the inner land remained a feudal territory occupied by Slavs, Frankish, Byzantines and finally Austrian Habsburgs, while the coast fell under control of the Republic of Venice in the 13th century. Intermittent combats were held between both powers until the fall of Venice in 1797. Since then, the Croatian population of Istria struggled for autonomy and were
Top Attractions in Istria
Explore the best things to see and do in Istria:
- ★Church of St. Blaze
- ★Motovun Film Festival
Istria Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: