Romantic Novigrad In the past, Novigrad was a fishing village. Over the years it has developed and it is now one of the most popular holiday destinations in Croatia. Novigrad is visited by tourists from the United Kingdom, New Zealand, the United States, Germany, Russia. A large number of satisfied tourists who visit Novigrad every year come back. Buzz marketing and many travel agencies are to be thanked for such a large number of visitors. Great charm, intimate atmosphere, the romance and the Mediterranean climate are only a part of the benefits of the Novigrad. Novigrad has  managed to preserve over the years many cultural and historical sites of the city. Valuable monuments and culture made a rich heritage over past 600 years. Verily, a rich historic heritage, which is to be seen in various museums and cultural centers. There is a very interesting Museum which represents the past in the best possible way - Lapidarium Museum. This museum has its own history, a history which ...tells interesting and very informative stories. Novigrad has developed over the years and  experienced his greatest boom  after the Second World War. From that time until today, it has become one of the most interesting and most beautiful towns in Istria .  You can find accommodation in several luxury hotels, apartments and private rooms. Luxury Hotels are equipped to the highest international standards. There you will find , fitness equipment, sauna, solarium, conference rooms, and numerous playgrounds .... To experience  Novigrad in an authentic way  you shouldn't miss scallops. Novigradske kapešante is a famous dish of scallops (crustaceans). The special feature of this dish is the mixture of salty seawater with fresh river water because only then will scallops receive their special gastronomic taste. Aromas of Novigrad Scallops are truly magical and are only a small part of the rich gastronomic offer. Romantic, interesting and instructive, in short magical - this is Novigrad!