Vodnjan’s tales

Travel with the Istra Inspirit time machine to Vodnjan of the 19th century and discover a different lifestyle. Instead of the car, the people used to use the ‘Vodnjan cab’ –  the donkeys and the streets were swerving with children playing the old games. Besides the irresistible flavours and tastes of the traditional kitchen, learn about agricultural crafts, dance, and folklore, and enjoy the interactive performance of the tales this town has been known for. Find out how the inhabitants of Vodnjan got the name „bumbari“ and some other adventures popular in this city…

Experience includes:

•  The interactive performance of  Vodnjan tales
•  Sightseeing of the old town of Vodnjan
•  Entertainment with music, dance and folklore
•  Presentations of old crafts
•  Tasting local products (cheese, ham, corn flour, wine, olive oil, cakes…)
•  Old games learning and drive and drive by Istrain cart and donkeys
•  The arrival of the carriage with Zsar Franz Joseph and Empress Sissy
• Viennese Waltz

Organized by: The City of Vodnjan

Vodnjan

This town is an interesting destination for art and culture lovers. In the old part of the city, buildings from the Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque periods are noticeable. Particularly interesting is the church of Saint Blaise, whose bell tower, at 62 meters, is the highest in Istria. In the church, mummified bodies of saints and relics are preserved.