Peresiji: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Peresiji preserves several traditionally built structures in the old village. However, many houses in the old village have been rebuilt; the row of terraced houses is designated as worthy of preservation.

Renting a holiday apartment in Peresiji is one possible accommodation option for a trip there.

Culture

In the vicinity of Peresiji lies Morosini-Grimani Castle. It is considered one of the best-preserved examples of Venetian architecture in Istria and beyond. In the vicinity of Peresiji, the Church of St Catherine in Svetvinčenat contains a fresco cycle dedicated to the legend of the saint and influenced by 15th-century Venetian painting.

The Church of St Vincent, also located in the vicinity of Peresiji, preserves surviving remnants of frescoes that are valued as part of Svetvinčenat’s cultural heritage. Dvigrad Castle and the Soardo-Bembo Palace are also located in the area surrounding Peresiji.

Routes

The easy cycling route 683 “Stazom Grimani” begins in Svetvinčenat and is 34 kilometres long. In the villages along this route, traditional taverns offer local cuisine made with seasonal ingredients.

In the vicinity, hiking trail 771 “Srednjovjekovne tajne” forms an approximately 10-kilometre circular route from Svetvinčenat towards Bričanci and Foli, passing medieval churches along the way. It is considered suitable for an easy walk or a short run.

Route 772 “Kašteli, palače i plemići” is 33.5 kilometres long and leads from Svetvinčenat through Vidulini, Kranjčići and Bale. Along the way, it connects Istria’s cultural and natural heritage. The “Stazom Grimanijevih” cycling route is designed for family rides and is aimed at less experienced cyclists.

Surroundings

Standar, Sveti Andrija and Veliki Breg are located in the area surrounding Peresiji. In the wider regional area lie Vižače, Trba, Škaraba and Kastel.

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