

Marcana, Travel Guide for holidays in Marcana, Istria
Marcana History

The centre of Marčana is dominated by the parish church of St. Peter and Paul from the 15th century with the bell-tower dating back to 1846. Marčana is also known for the medieval church of St. Anthony of Padua reconstructed in late 16th century and consecrated in 1709. Marčana Riviera is also visited by pilgrims who come to Hreljići, the smallest Maria shrine in Croatia, to worship Our Lady of Good Health. The oldest town in Marčana Riviera is Nezakcij. This metropolis of Histri (prehistoric tribe after whom Istria was named) keeps perfectly preserved ground plans that give you a detailed idea of prehistoric architecture. In Pula Archeological Museum you can see urns and artifacts that were by custom placed in graves during the period preceding Roman conquest. Gradina, from the bronze age, will astonish you with historical, antique and late antique remains. Many Istrian kažuni are yet another interesting aspect of this region. These authentic small cottages, made without any binding material using a method similar to dry-stone walling, were used by Istrian people as a bad weather shelter and a tool shed. If you follow Istrian wine and olive trails you’re sure to see them along the fields.
Marcana Culture

Marcana – Things to do

Marcana – Entertainments and events
During the summertime there are various manifestations organized every year such as : donkey race ( traditional race on donkeys with a fun and gastronomically rich program on May Day), Petrovo ( traditional local festivity on June 29th), Mary Magdalene festivity in Mutvoran ( traditional local festivity with a rich program on July 22nd), Rokovo ( street festivity on August 16th), Svetica ( traditional local festivity on September 8th) and encounters of gemstones (traditional manifestation of the best Istrian poets and reciters, takes place at the end of September).
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Marcana – How to reach us
You can reach Marcana: By bus which connects Marcana with Pula and Labin ; By train to the nearest Statio in Pulan; By plane to the nearest Pula airport; By boat to the nearest bigger port or by personal boat to the smaller port or marina; By personal vehicle which is the most secure and independent way to travel. You will find the direction on the Istrian Y.
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Accommodation in Marcana
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