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Vodnjan is a quiet Istrian town steeped in the spirit of the past, known for preserving mummified sacred relics from the 15th century in its Baroque Church of St. Blaise — one of the most unusual attractions in all of Istria. Once an important center of Venetian administration, it today fascinates visitors with its medieval streets and authentic Mediterranean atmosphere. If you are looking for a place where history, mysticism, and the peaceful Istrian way of life blend together perfectly, Vodnjan is a true discovery.
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Check road conditions ↗ HRThe single European emergency number 112 and other emergency numbers, including roadside assistance. Calls are free of charge and can be made without credit, operators also speak English.
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Check the ferry timetable ↗ HRThe largest parish church in Istria, built in the 18th century modeled after the Venetian San Pietro di Castello. It houses one of the most significant collections of mummified saints' relics and ceremonial reliquaries in Europe — around 370 objects dating from the 12th to the 17th century. The bodies of saints Nicasius, Marcella, and Leo are displayed in a dedicated sacristy.
A compact historic core with Venetian palaces, narrow streets, and stone arches dating predominantly from the 15th and 16th centuries. At that time, the town was one of the most populous Istrian settlements under Venetian rule. Narodni trg (Piazza del Popolo) is surrounded by buildings with characteristic Istrian-Venetian facades.
A free-standing bell tower approximately 63 meters tall, also the highest church tower in Istria, built between 1818 and 1882. Designed in the likeness of the campanile of San Marco church in Venice. From the top, it offers views over Vodnjan, the surrounding fields, and the Kvarner Gulf.
One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world, built in the 1st century AD; in ancient times it could accommodate up to 20,000 spectators.
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An indigenous Istrian cattle breed, once used as a draft animal in the fields. Boškarin specialties are today offered in taverns and agritourism establishments throughout Istria.
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