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Grožnjan Old Town
A hilltop old town rated among the more memorable stops to seek out in the wider Motovun area.
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New Gate
A stone gateway through Motovun's walls, the threshold between the outer slope and the old town.
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Why it is worth your time
This arched opening cuts through the town's defensive walls, marking the line where the outer approach gives way to the tight lanes of the old town. Pause under the arch and feel the temperature drop as stone closes in on both sides, then step through into the quieter world beyond.
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Legendary
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Town Walls & Rampart Walk
Medieval double walls and a panoramic rampart walk around the old town.
Hidden gem
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Pietrapelosa
A medieval castle in the Istrian hinterland, now in ruins.
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