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Brijuni - Culture and history

Istria

Brijuni islands along the southwestern coast of Istria, is one of the most beautiful national parks. Have always been a synonym for elite tourism, and business traditions putavanja debt is over 100 years.

The archipelago of Brijuni is an extraordinary combination of natural and cultural heritage. The mild climate and favorable geographical conditions, deep recessed bays and easily defendable elevated fortifications, to ensure the continuity of human activity on the island from prehistory to the present. The relatively small islands, covering an area slightly larger than 7 km2, recorded hundreds of sites and buildings of archaeological, historical and cultural values ​​which encompass the period from the first Neolithic settlements in Gulf poluzemunica Solin to create fashionable resorts and spas at the beginning of last century, and the presidential residence by the 25 (1954th-1979th) visited statesmen even third world countries.

Geological-paleontological sites that you can not miss:
• Brijuni Cretaceous Park
• Pogledalo
• Plates
• Zelenikovac

Archeological Sites to see:
• Gradina
• Roman villa in Verige
• Castrum
• Church of St. Mary

Exhibitions that are worth visiting:
• Archaeological Collection
• an exhibition of frescoes and Glagolitic inscriptions
• The memories of the old Austrian
• Josip Broz Tito on Brioni
• Natural Collection

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