Istria : Croatian peninsula, Rijeka, Slovenian Adriatic : the Bradt travel guide

Located at the head of the Adriatic, the Istrian peninsula is host to some of Croatia's most famous sites, including Pula's Roman amphitheatre, UNESCO protected Byzantine mosaics in Porec, picturesque medieval hill towns and frescoes, and the Brijuni Islands national park, home to Tito's former summer residence. Istria has much to offer the gourmand, the nature lover, the history buff, the water sports enthusiast and adventurer. Long overdue, this in-depth guide steers the enthusiastic traveller through its outdoor sports scene and fascinating hinterland with beautiful old hill towns, little-known villages, medieval frescoes, truffles, and festivals. "Located at the head of the Adriatic, the Istrian peninsula is host to some of Croatia's most famous sites including Pula's Roman amphitheatre, Byzantine mosaics in Poreč, picturesque medieval hill towns and frescoes, and the Brijuni Islands national park, home to Tito{u2019}s summer residence. Istria has much to offer the gourmand, the nature lover, the history buff, the water sports enthusiast and adventurer. This in-depth guide, the most extensive available, steers the enthusiastic traveler through its outdoor sports scene and fascinating hinterland. It includes a chapter on Rijeka, the {u2018}Riviera{u2019} of the region and comprehensive wildlife areas."--Publisher description Istria Travel Guide - Travel tips and holiday information featuring Pula highlights and Roman amphitheatre, accommodation, UNESCO sites, ancient history and culture. Also covering Byzantine art and architecture in Porec, Ucka National Park, medieval Motovun and Draguc, Buzet, Rovinj, Baron Gautsch and Coriolanus wreck diving and Rijeka carnival.