Vodnjan: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The historic centre of Vodnjan is home to buildings from the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque periods. The Bettica Palace houses a museum, while St. Blaise's Church preserves the mummified bodies of saints and relics.

When planning a trip, you may wish to rent a holiday apartment in Vodnjan.

History and Culture

The Parish Church of St Blaise is the largest parish church in Istria and has a 62-metre-high bell tower. The Ecomuseum Istrian de Dignan displays tools and objects from everyday life in Vodnjan, offers tastings of local food and drinks, and welcomes visitors throughout the year by prior arrangement. The Erminio Vojvoda Memorial Collection presents tools, furniture, production methods and the atmosphere of the former workshop of a shoemaker from Vodnjan.

Vodnjan's murals were created during the Boombarstick and Street Art festivals. The murals are located in various parts of the town and are often hidden in alleys and squares. Free guided walks through the old town are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Traditional Crafts

Kažun Park demonstrates the construction of a kažun in four stages. The Kažun Park showcases Vodnjan's dry-stone heritage through a four-stage depiction of kažun construction, along with other traditional local forms.

Culinary Delights

Vodnjanska špaleta is an annual gastronomic event held in Vodnjan at Stancija Buršić on Easter Monday. It features traditional recipes once prepared for Easter, as well as a market offering local products from the area.

Getting Around

The Trail 242 A Three Thousand Year History passes through Vodnjan.

More pages about local places: Gajana, Galizana, Peroj.

To the main travel overview: Općina Vodnjan.