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Grožnjan is a picturesque Istrian hilltop town whose history stretches back to Roman times, while its present-day appearance was largely shaped during centuries of Venetian rule. Today it is known as a town of artists — its narrow stone streets are filled with galleries, studios and workshops, and throughout the summer numerous music and art festivals are held, attracting creators and visitors from around the world. Visit Grožnjan for its unique blend of medieval architecture, artistic atmosphere and panoramic views over the green hills of the Istrian interior.
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Grožnjan is a small hilltop Istrian town, known as the city of artists, with well-preserved Venetian loggias, stone streets, and galleries housed in historic buildings. Since the 1960s, visual artists, ceramicists, and musicians have lived and worked here, breathing new life into what was once an abandoned town. A stroll through its narrow streets reveals a mosaic of galleries, studios, and architecture from the Venetian period.
From the town walls and edges of Grožnjan, the view stretches over the valley of the Mirna river, vineyards and olive groves that extend toward the Adriatic Sea. Grožnjan sits at an elevation of around 228 meters, giving it a panoramic position over all of western Istria. Sunsets here are particularly popular due to the long perspective toward the sea.
The Parish Church of Saints Vitus and Modestus dominates the square in the heart of Grožnjan, and its bell tower is one of the most recognizable silhouettes of the small town. The church dates back to the 16th century and reflects the Venetian style characteristic of the Istrian coast. The interior preserves baroque altars and remnants of frescoes.
The Mirna River valley, between Motovun and Grožnjan, is one of the most renowned wine regions of Istria.
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A white aromatic wine from the Momjan area in the northern part of Istria, with a protected designation of origin at the European Union level. Momjan is a traditional area for cultivating the White Muscat variety and producing this wine.
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