Vižinada - rich cultural heritage
The city Vizinada is located in the north-west of Istria. The city is famous for its numerous cultural events such as the festival tschakawic poetry - Verši na šterni, on the eve of the Feast of the Ascension takes place the Sweets feast - the sweet Istria, further we have more trade fairs for wine and olive oil, folk festival ascension of the Virgin Mary, Parezana Marathon, international cycling MTB Parenzana. The city Vizinada has rich cultural heritage and historical monuments of which stone relief of the Venetian lion from 15. century must be highlighted. In the city there are the following Churches: Crkva Blažene Djevice Marije na Božjem Polju, Crkva sv. Ivana Krstitelja, Crkva svetog Barnabe, Crkva svetog Roka, Župna crkva svetog Jeronima. In Vižinada is agriculture highly developed especially the production of wine, olive oil, bacon and lavender. The city consists of twenty-seven smaller settlements: Bajkini, Baldaši, Brig, Bukori, ...Crklada, Čuki, Danci, Ferenci, Filipi, Grubići, Jadruhi, Lašići, Markovići, Mastelići, Mekiši kod Vižinade, Nardući, Ohnići, Piškovica, Staniši, Trombal, Velići, Vižinada, Vranići kod Vižinade, Vranje Selo, Vrbani, Vrh Lašići i Žudetići. In the valley of the river Mirna on a small hill in the center of Istria is located the city where you can enjoy the most beautiful views to Istria .
At the top of the hill there is a Gothic church and the sanctuary from the fifteenth century Božje Polje which is known also for the commander the Atila. The famous writer Jules Verne writes in his novel about the beauty of this city. The tourist accommodation is offered in rural houses through the year. For guests who like to be active there is a bike path in 25 km length and a hiking trail 6 km long.
If you search for the rich cultural heritage and want to relax the body and the soul Vižinada is perfect place for a holiday. For all nature, ham, pasta and wine lovers Vizinada is the right choice. Sometimes people want to have more than just the beach, sun and sea. This is what you will find in the Vizinada.
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