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5 Things You Need to See in Novigrad

27 Sep 2018
Novigrad
by Tomislav Hrastovčak
Do you know those movies and series whose work takes place in locales so picturesque and vivid that they act as one of the characters in the story? It is precisely this impression that Novigrad has left on me, a seaside town of charming character that, I believe, captures everybody at first sight.

If you have not been to Novigrad yet, make sure you put it on your “to-do” list and when you find yourself there, head to these locations to feel the spirit of this irresistible city!

The Walls

Parts of the Medieval walls along the sea are definitely one of the trademarks of Novigrad. The stone walls with a battlement had a defensive purpose in ancient times, while today, thanks to their being so picturesque, they are the favorite photographic motif of visitors.

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Mandrač

The Mandrač fishing port, located close to the center of Novigrad, is an ideal place for walking and looking at the anchored boats. It is also the place where local events are often organized, especially the gastronomic ones.

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The Bell Tower

The bell tower of the church of St. Pelagius and St. Maximus from the 19th century is a particularly recognizable motif of Novigrad, thanks to its dominant appearance. The top of the bell tower is decorated by a statue of St. Pelagius, the patron of the city, and the loud sound of the bell will always give you the time of day.

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Lapidarium

The Lapidarium is a perfect blend of old and new – a modernly designed space into which the silent witnesses of the ancient past have been flawlessly incorporated. This museum contains a rich collection of stone monuments, including those dating back to the 1st century. Thanks to the cozy interior that is quite pleasing to the eye, you will want to stay here for a little longer.

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Gallerion

If you love ships and sea stories, go to Gallerion! In the old town core, there is a small but content-rich museum with a collection of Austro-Hungarian Imperial and Royal Navy. Boat models, old uniforms, maps, photographs, and ship instruments are just a small piece of the exhibited items which will tell you the fascinating story of the life of seafarers and sailors as it used to be.

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Whoever visits Novigrad will, no doubt, come again and again…

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  4. Northwest Istria Opens Up New Horizons
About the Author
Tomislav Hrastovčak works as a content manager. In his spare time, he watches a lot of movies and reads a lot of books and comics. He loves Istrian cuisine and has a thing for olives.

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The Northwestern Istria - Colours of Istria – is composed of four beautiful towns: Umag, Novigrad, Buje and Brtonigla. Colours of Istria blog visitors who might wish to plan their destination vacation, or simply find out more, have a chance to get to know about all the colours of the cluster through all the different kinds of experiences this rich region has to offer as recorded in personal recommendations and retellings of the blog's authors – all of whom are great Istria lovers. Find more info about Colours of Istria here.
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