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Žminj

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Žminj

Castle

In the 15^th century the city walls were repaired and the three round towers were built at the entrance to the city, while the rectangular tower on the north-western corner of the citadel (can be seen of Valvasor’s portrayal of Žminj) existed even before.

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Žminj as tourist destination

Žminj is a municipality in the heart of Istria which consists of 33 settlements and 112 villages. There are currently 3650 inhabitants residing in Žminj.

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The Tower of Žminj

In the 15^th century the city walls were repaired and the three round towers were built at the entrance of the city, while the rectangular tower on the north-western corner of the citadel existed even before.

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Canonical house

Located in the southern part of Žminj, this house was built in the 16^th century and its western wall is the only one preserved to this day.

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Historical overview

In historical sources, Žminj is first mentioned (as Zimino) in Pope Alexander III’s charter to the bishop in Poreč in 1178. In prehistoric times Žminj was inhabited as a hill fort.

Attractions

Cave “Feštinsko kraljevstvo”

Feštini, Žminj

The cave is situated in the very heart of Istria, in a village named Feštini, near Žminj. Upon entering the cave, first you hear the harmonious sound of drops which slowly form magnificent underground jewellery reflected in the lakes below.

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Early Medieval necropolis and Žminj earring

An early medieval necropolis was discovered in 1953 while building Žminj’s elementary school.