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Europe » Croatia » Istria » Kanfanar January 13th 2011

Surrounded by endless valleys, olive groves and vineyards on the red earth, with its spacious streets and beautiful palaces, Kanfanar represents the ideal place for a holiday. On an altitude of 275m, away from the hustle and bustle, it provides clean air and quietness. Kanfanar is located in the southwestern part of the peninsula, on the node of many paths from ancient times. Nearby Kanfanar, there is Dvigrad, a place where, a long time ago, stood an abandoned medieval city. The link between Kanfanar and Dvigrad is unbreakable and exists since the Middle Ages. According to old people, former inhabitants of ancient Dvigrad, fleeing attackers and illnesses, founded the town of Kanfanar. They took with them everything that was considered sacred and precious, such as the flag mast from the 15th century, which now adorns the ... read more
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