Seven fairies of Vodnjan South-western part of Istria is the home of the small town Vodnjan. The small town is linked together with a legend of the seven fairies. The story is within every road and every stone of the city verwoven. The historical core of Vodnjan has an authentic medieval flair. The speciality of Istria lies in its rich history. You can discover it for yourself if you simply walk through the streets and the buildings of stone. This type of construction which is typical for Middle Ages is in Vodnjan faithfully preserved. Vodnjan has succeeded to preserve its characteristic types of construction. But also the roads and pedestrian zone which were made of small boulder have a history value. In addition to historical buildings Vodnjan also maintains the traditional type of agriculture. Some of the best varieties of Olives grow here. Olive growers and wine-growers of Vodnjan are worldwide known. Good news about their products have spread throughout the world. Guests of Vo...dnjan can not resist the gastronomy and the best Istrian wines and olive oil. Vodnjan is distinctive by its special dialect and language. The language is derived of the ancient Romans and Istrian languages. Bilingualism is still very much present. So don't be surprised if you hear a Croatian speaks and you understand not much. Croatian language has been learned over the years thanks to the priests which taught and preached in the Croatian language. Vodnjan reminds us of the beautiful beaches and beautiful events. There are numerous possibilities for sports and activities in this part of the Istrian peninsula. So Istrians are happy people, and celebrations is on the daily agenda. Lavender Festival, days of the young olive oil, Bumbar fiesta, sweet summer, are only a small part of the events that take place here. You should visit at least one such event. Learn about the culture, history and taste some sensational dishes. Vodnjan - a city that leaves nobody indifferent!