A popular sightseeing object is a maritime church, built in the late 19th century. It is a bright monument in romantic style. The church has very unusual external cladding, for which the builders used traditional white stone and beautiful pink marble. The interior of the church is admirable, as well. Many of its elements have remained unchanged for more than a hundred years.
Fans of walks in historical places will be interested in visiting Punta Cristo fort, which is located on a picturesque peninsula. The total area of the fortress is 10000 sq. m. It is perfectly preserved to this day. The fortress has about 270 rooms and a complex system of dungeons, which is also available for visiting. Summer is the best time to visit this historical monument. Excellent festivals, exhibitions, and events dedicated to national culture are held there.
The most important cultural object is the Archaeological Museum of Istria. It was founded in 1902. Now the museum possesses a valuable collection of ancient stone sculptures, ceramics and ancient metal objects that were found in the nearby archaeological areas. The museum comprises a single complex with a large library. It hosts a variety of thematic events, as well.
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