In the heart of Istria, under Ćićarija massif, near the source of the
River Mirna, the gentle Istrian fields at the top of the hill lies the
ancient town of Buzet. Today, at the foot of the old city center, which
was first mentioned in 804th The developed new modern village. During
the Romans called Pinquentum, and in the sixth. century under the
Byzantine Empire. For centuries, changed masters, and by the XVIII.
century in the hands of the Venetians, and when given the current
layout. From that time are preserved city fortifications and two city
gates. The main square is the parish church of the Assumption of the
Virgin Mary carved in live rock (1769-1784) the valuable inventory.
Buzet is situated in the County Museum Buzet with archaeological
and historical department of the archaeological collection is exposed
to materials from the Roman era, and historical copies of medieval
frescoes and Glagolitic inscriptions on objects related to the time of
national revival in Istria. In the near Buzet discovered three early
medieval cemetery with a wealth of decorative objects which are kept in
the Heritage Museum Buzet.
Baroque fountain in Buzet, restored 1789th year, one of the most
beautiful preserved by the city fountain (Stern) in Istria. Try here
known Istrian ham, goat cheese and bread, but if you prefer beer than
wine in Istria Buzet brewery beer.
Events: Singing Buzet (May), small meeting Harmon ika "(May), Mountain-speed auto-racing" Buzet days (September).
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