Svetvinčenat
Explore the center of the most famous Istrian Medieval festival
The medieval town of Svetvinčenat is one of Istria's jewels, which has recently become a centre of cultural events taking place on its attractive historical sites.
Programmes within the Istraetnojazz Festival, the Festival of dance and non-verbal theatre take place in the medieval castles, on the squares and in the surrounding areas. In July, the fragrance of culinary delights during the Festival of cheese emanates around the town whilst August is reserved for the Medieval Festival. Autumn brings the Festival of new wine where Croatian winemakers with novelties from the world of enology come together.
What to do in Svetvinčenat?
- Visit the Morosini – Grimani Castle, one of the best-preserved Venetian castles in Istria. The castle itself hosts an exhibition of medieval weapons and siege devices which are on show for you to see or you can just take a walk on the walls or a peek into a dungeon and sightsee the place from the square tower – view point. Price 25 kn
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Why not play the “Escape from the Castle”, interactive game, which involves solving riddles by passing through 7 knightly temptations. Price 50 kn
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- The “Heritage Hunt” is a game in which you will encounter this Istrian town in a completely different way…… Price 30 kn
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- Get into the “Witch Mare’s House” and return to Svetvinčenat’s past where you can try your hand at defending the Morosini – Grimani Castle. (3D mapping, virtual archery) Price 25 kn
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- Start a walk through Svetvinčenat by taking the “Path of Revived Past” and find the knight's armour and weapons and take it back to its rightful place in the past...Price 50 kn
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Distance from Bale: 16 minutes driving (12.2 km)
For: families, first time visitors, history lovers, art lovers, dog owners
Parking: free of charge
Address: Svetvinčenat, Istria, Croatia
What to do: information, architecture, recreation, refreshments, food and drink
Prekrasan gradić za istraživanje. Odličan i organiziran ljetni festival inspiriran srednjovjekovnim viteškim borbama. Jednako interesantan i poučan djeci i odraslima!
Prekrasno mjesto nedaleko od Bala. Obavezno posjetiti. Odlična Pizza u Grimaniju.
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