Barban is a picturesque, fortified settlement placed in the interior of the southern part of eastern Istria, in the vicinity of the city of Pula. It was built on the foundations of a Medieval fortified settlement from 740 AD and has numerous well kept Baroque and Gothic edifices with 15th century frescoes, towers and bell towers, which makes it a favorite destination for those interested in cultural heritage. You can find accommodation in some 250 private rooms and apartments in Barban. Istria's fertile interior and mild Mediterranean climate are suitable for fruit and vegetable growing. Apart from its cultural heritage, Barban is also known for the knight game "Trka na prstenac", riding sports and hunting tourism since the surroundings, including the woods and valley of the Rasa River, are abundant in birds and game.
We recommend: Pazin / Medieval fortified towns of Beram, Sveti Petar u Sumi, Lindar, Motovun, Dvigrad, Zminj and Kanfanar / Pula / Motovun forest
How to get there: 28 km northeast of Pula on the main road Pula - Rijeka
Did you know: that "Trka na prstenac" is a Medieval knight game that, after dying out, was re-established in 1976 and that every year in August a traditional competition, as well as folklore festival take place |
