MOTOVUN

Located in the heart of Istria, Motovun brings the best of this region

MOTOVUN

ERKUNDEN, ENTDECKEN, ERLEBEN

Nestled in the heart of the Istrian peninsula, this is one of the region’s most enchanting towns. Perched on top of a hill, it offers breathtaking views of the Mirna River Valley, endless vineyards, and the famed Motovun forest, rich with prized white truffles. With its oval layout, this charming town features well-preserved medieval city walls and towers, a grand city palace and lodge, and the parish church of St. Stephen.

Travel through time

As you wander through its steep streets and squares, you’ll be transported back through the centuries to the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Baroque era. Many buildings and palaces are adorned with stone crests, marking the ownership of various noble families.

Motovun war schon lange eine Muse für zahllose Künstler, die sich von seiner zeitlosen Schönheit und den Legenden über Riesen und Feen inspirieren ließen, die in seine Geschichte verwoben sind. Man sagt, dass diese mystischen Wesen diesen magischen Hügel noch immer besuchen.

According to recent research, it sits at the intersection of “dragon’s furrows,” a type of Earth’s meridians. These intersections create a powerful energy that relaxes and calms stimulates creativity, and enhances meditation.

Motovun war die Heimat namhafter Persönlichkeiten wie Andrea Antico, einem berühmten Renaissancekomponisten und dem zweiten Musikdrucker der Geschichte, Josef Ressel, dem Erfinder des Schiffspropellers und Mario Andretti, dem legendären Rennfahrer, Formel-1-Weltmeister von 1978 und Gewinner des Indianapolis 500.

With its ideal location, warm and welcoming people, mild climate, and unforgettable views of the Istrian landscape, this is a town you’ll almost certainly want to return to. It’s a place of magical allure, where you can let yourself be enchanted.