Novigrad’s – Istra History and Offer
With its 4500 inhabitants Novigrad lies on the biggest Croatian peninsula, Istria. Owing to its Mediterranean mild climate, natural beauties and crystal-clear sea, this picturesque Istrian town with its ancient history is worth visiting.
The history of Novigrad dates back to the Roman period, when they established the fortification called Civitas Novum. Walking along the squares and streets of Novigrad you will experience the atmosphere of the past thanks to its rich cultural heritage. Apart from excellent restaurants, taverns and other facilities, do not miss the opportunity to admire the magnificient loggia and the facades in the Gothic style, like for example the palace of the Rigo family, built around 1760. The historic core of the town is surrounded by walls dating back to the 13th century, whereas the parish church of St. Pelagius and St. Maximilian preserve the remains of an Early Christian basilica. Would you like to discover traces of the past, visit the museum with a rich collection of stone monuments, disclosing a rare exemplary of the Carolingian art on this territories. Apart from its history, Novigrad is known for its harbour, one of the most protected in the Adriatic Sea, where the five star hotel, unique in Istria, is located. This little Croatian pearl offers its guests limitless possibilities for sports and leisure. There are lots of cultural events where you can taste typical Istrian dishes accompanied by a glass of good local wine, either Malvasia or Merlot, and eventually dance.
