Višnjan

Višnjan is a small town in Istria. The name Višnjan probably derives from the Latin word Vicinianus meaning (near), because in the past Višnjan was the closest possession of Poreč.
There, you will recognize the spirit of the rich historical heritage. Every stone, house, street, corner, they speak about  history.

1. There are a lot of monuments. Several prehistoric settlements were found here and they show the impressive architecture of  past times. You will see the Gothic chapel of St. Anthony the Abbot (Sv. Anton) from the 15th century. Famous town gate decorated with a relief of the Venetian lion from 1517  is in the center. Town walls are  built in the 13th and 14th century. There is  27 meters high bell-tower, Municipal loggia of 18th century, the Parish church, Quiricus and Julita  from the 19th century.

Inhabitants succeeded to preserve their autochthonous offer, a rich variety of traditional Istrian dishes, quality wines, olive oil and many other traditional and ecological products. Agrotourism is very popular. 

You can buy original souvenir made by local craftsmen.

Red soil vines and olive trees are carefully cultivated, green fields feed the rare and powerful autochthonous cattle – Boškarin.

Višnjan is world known for its astronomical achievements.  In Višnjan, there is the famous observatory, which is one of the ten most productive observatories of the world of all times. It is the first in Europe by the number of discovered asteroids.

With this new kind of attractiveness, the astro-tourism, Višnjan region is  known by the number and quality of agro-tourist farms.

The local residents known for their conformity, opened the doors of their homes and offered to visitors real customs and pleasures of the Istrian man.