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<p>The fertile Buje area is a mildly hilly area with Mediterranean climate. The vineyards and olive groves, making a typical Istrian landscape.<br><br>Velvety hills were inhabited in the Bronze Age, the Histri built their prehistoric hill-forts, the Romans founded colonies. And one of the most beautiful views of the green Istria is adorned by the one-time imposing mediaeval castle at the steep uplift of Momjan.<br><br>Here, you can also find one of the most famous wine roads in Croatia, with 23 famous wine-makers, and it is also a great pleasure to explore the olive oil roads, where you can discover everything about the production and processing this well-known produce, with appropriate tastings.</p>

Introduction

<p>The excellent strategic position of the Buje hill attracted the area’s ancient inhabitants as early as the <strong>Bronze Age</strong>. The origin of these people is unknown. They lived in a fortified, prehistoric settlement on the top of the hill. The remains of some 20 such hill-forts have been uncovered in Buje and its environs. The Histrians, the first documented people of Istria, lived in these hill-forts during the <strong>Iron Age</strong>.</p><h2>Buje in Roman times</h2><p>With the coming of <strong>Roman rule</strong> to Istria, the territory of Buje became the landed property of the Trieste colony and a part of the Venetia et Histria region. The prehistoric hill-fort was abandoned at that time but resettled in late Antiquity by refugees fleeing barbarian invasions. Buje gradually acquired the features of a fortified medieval town.</p><h2>The period up to the 13th century</h2><p>After the fall of the Western Roman Empire and the reign of the Ostrogoths, the town peacefully became part of the <strong>Byzantine Empire</strong>. Slavic colonisation soon began, and by the late 8th century, Buje was absorbed by the Carolingian Empire. In documents, the town is first mentioned as Castrum Bugle in 981 in a charter of the German-Roman emperor, Otto II. At the time, the Kaštel (Castle) of Buje was under the <strong>Patriarchate of Aquileia</strong>, an ecclesiastical and administrative unit of the Holy Roman Empire.<br><br>In the 13th century, the town was given a higher level of autonomy and became a Free Commune. In the early 15th century it was occupied by the<strong> Venetian Republic</strong> following the signing of a surrender treaty in 1412. In retaliation for the town’s resistance to the Republic and loyalty to the Patriarchate of Aquileia, the Venetians tore down its defence walls, fortification and belfry. The fortification was rebuilt several decades later.</p><h2>Mletačka Republika</h2><p>Over the next four centuries, the Venetians set the foundations of the town’s historical centre. The resplendent Church of St. Servulus and its belfry were built, at the same time as the town loggia in Liberty Square. In 1427, a municipal statute was adopted, a major step in the community’s development. Based on an earlier text and in accordance with old customs, the 139 chapters of the statute prescribed the duties of the mayor, public servants and citizens. In the centuries that followed, Buje continued to grow in terms of population and economy, and it provided a haven to refugees fleeing from the Turks.</p><h2>The Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Kingdom of Italy</h2><p>With the fall of the Venetian empire in 1797, Buje came briefly under French rule, following which it became part of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. Under Austrian rule, a train station, which today houses the local fire station, was constructed in Buje.</p><h2>The post-war period</h2><p>After the First World War, Istria and Buje came under the administration of the <strong>Kingdom of Italy</strong>. Following the end of the Second World War, the town and its environs became part of the Free Territory of Trieste, a contested area partly administered by Allied forces, and partly by the Yugoslav army. Its status was resolved in 1954, when the northern part of the Territory with Trieste was given to Italy, and the southern part to Yugoslavia. With the collapse of Yugoslavia, Kopar remained in Slovenia, and the towns of Umag, Buje and Novigrad in <a target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coloursofistria.com/en/destinations/croatia">Croatia</a>.<br><br>Traditionally Buje was always the judicial, educational and administrative centre of north-western Istria. Although the economic importance of the coastal towns of Umag and Novigrad has grown through tourism development, Buje continues to be the centre of several vital institutions in this part of Istria.</p>

History

<p>At the roads of the typical products of Buje, you will meet the wine connoisseurs, you will learn the secret stories from their taverns, and you will get the chance to meet the hard-working oil makers who call the olive the God’s produce.</p><iframe src="https://youtube.com/embed/PtaBnMG-7eg"></iframe><h2>Visit...</h2><ul><li><p><a target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coloursofistria.com/en/activities/late-baroque-st-servulus" data-type="">Parish Church of St Servulus</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coloursofistria.com/en/activities/late-baroque-st-servulus" data-type="">,</a> patron saint of Buje</p></li><li><p><a target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coloursofistria.com/en/nature-and-camping/natural-attractions/a-view-from-the-belfry" data-type="">Bell tower</a> dating back to the 15th century next to the Church of St Servulus with a unique view of the Croatian, Slovenian, Italian and Austrian countryside</p></li><li><p><a target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coloursofistria.com/en/activities/church-of-st-mary-of-mercy" data-type="">Church of St Mary of Mercy</a> with a bell tower and "fresco" dating back to the 16th century</p></li><li><p><strong>Tower of St Martin</strong>, one of the very few existing remains of the Venetian walls</p></li><li><p><a target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coloursofistria.com/en/activities/the-ethnographic-collection" data-type="">Ethnographic museum</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coloursofistria.com/en/activities/the-ethnographic-collection" data-type=""> </a>with handicrafts belonging to the folk culture of the Buje area</p></li><li><p>Exhibitions in the town gallery <strong>Orsola</strong></p></li><li><p><a target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coloursofistria.com/en/food-and-wine/wine/wine-roads-of-the-umag-novigrad-region" data-type="">Wine roads</a> and <a target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coloursofistria.com/en/food-and-wine/olive-oil/olive-oil-roads" data-type="">olive oil roads</a> of the Buje area</p></li></ul><iframe src="https://youtube.com/embed/mLSVT1YUL_Y"></iframe><h2>Taste...</h2><ul><li><p>The trendiest Istrian cuisine and exquisite local and foreign wines in the Stari Kaštel restaurant located at the top of a hill in the town of Kaštel, near Buje. You will surely be thrilled by the imagination behind the food specialties, the architecture and the romantic view of the salt fields in the Gulf of Piran</p></li><li><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coloursofistria.com/en/activities/buje-brews" data-type="">San Servolo, local Buje beer </a>complementing the grilled dishes and the unique beer scones in the Beer House San Servolo</p></li><li><p>Dish of the day and other ones based on fresh seasonal produce following Istrian recipes in the tavern <strong>Stari podrum in Momjan</strong></p></li><li><p>Pasta, prosciutto, bacon and other <a target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coloursofistria.com/en/food-and-wine/delicacies" data-type="">Istrian delicacies</a> made by the crafty hands in the a<strong>grotourism Radešić</strong> in Krasica</p></li><li><p>Excellent pizza in the tavern <strong>San Leonardo</strong> or in pizza places <strong>Rondo</strong> and <strong>Aquarius</strong></p></li><li><p>Find other restaurants, taverns and agrotourism destinations in our directory with contact information and addresses of <a target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coloursofistria.com/en/hot-spots-list/buje/restaurants" data-type="">restaurants in Buje</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coloursofistria.com/en/hot-spots-list/buje/restaurants" data-type="">.</a></p></li></ul><h2>Shop...</h2><ul><li><p>Quality local produce of highly esteemed winemakers and olive growers from Buje either on wine and olive oil trails or on <strong>family estates</strong></p></li><li><p>Local, home-made honey made by the numerous <strong>beekeepers</strong> from Buje and the surrounding area</p></li><li><p>Local<strong> Buje beer</strong> in the San Servolo brewery</p></li><li><p><a target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coloursofistria.com/en/food-and-wine/truffles/truffle-of-istria-the-gourmet-gem-worth-the-price-of-gold" data-type="">Istrian truffles</a> in the Zigante shop in Buje</p></li></ul><h2>Stay at...</h2><ul><li><p>Exclusive <a target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coloursofistria.com/en/destinations/buje/accommodation/hotels" data-type="">Lux Casinó Hotel Mulino</a> at the Plovanija border crossing and have fun in one of the most beautiful casinos in Europe</p></li><li><p>Small family hotel Casa romantica La Parenzana amidst the greenery of Northwest Istria in Volpija</p></li><li><p>Naturist camp<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coloursofistria.com/en/activities/campingin-kanegra-fkk-umag" data-type=""> </a><a target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coloursofistria.com/en/activities/campingin-kanegra-fkk-umag" data-type="">Camping Kanegra FKK</a> Umag located by the sea and in the heart of intact nature</p></li><li><p>Private apartments or holiday homes around Buje</p></li></ul><h2>Nightlife in Buje...</h2><ul><li><p>You will experience the nightlife in Buje to its fullest if you take your friends or family with you and enjoy the plentiful restaurants and agritourism spots of the Buje area and the delicious home-made cuisine and first-rate wines and olive oil</p></li><li><p>If you like to try your luck in the games of chance, then the <a target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coloursofistria.com/en/food-and-wine/entertainment/hotel-mulino-gambling-and-entertainment-centre" data-type="">Hotel Mulino Casinó</a>, known for one of the most beautiful casino interiors in this part of Europe, will be the perfect place for you</p></li><li><p>Beer enthusiasts will surely find their idea of fun in the <strong>Beer House San Servolo</strong> which, in addition to its standard offer and very own beer, often has great live music performances</p></li><li><p>Nights in Buje are the liveliest during the <a target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coloursofistria.com/en/events/grape-holiday" data-type="">Grape Holiday</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coloursofistria.com/en/events/grape-holiday" data-type=""> </a>in September, when the visitors are welcome to take part in different games, tasting, music and dancing events</p></li></ul><h2>Around Buje...</h2><ul><li><p>Visit <strong>Momjan</strong>, a place of prehistoric past, and learn the story of the Momjan castle</p></li><li><p>Race in the popular <strong>Wine Run - Parenzana Magic </strong>or go for one of the cycling events</p></li><li><p>Have fun on the numerous water rides in the <a target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coloursofistria.com/en/wellness-and-sea/watersports-in-croatia/istralandia-aquapark" data-type="">Aquapark Istralandia</a></p></li><li><p>Book an adrenaline <strong>Jeep safari</strong> through the wild Istrian hinterland</p></li><li><p><strong>Enjoy the hike</strong> through the vineyards and olive groves</p></li><li><p>Kick back on a <strong>pebble beach</strong> in the pine tree shade in Kanegra</p></li><li><p>Or study other proposals for a <a target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coloursofistria.com/en/activities/holidays" data-type="">holiday in Istria off the beaten track</a></p></li></ul><h2>The best time to visit Buje...</h2><p>Buje will offer a warm haven to travellers who would like go back in time, those on the lookout for the next big culinary discovery, nature enthusiasts and cyclists, regardless of the time of year. Visit the olive oil fair Oleum olivarum in spring or soak in the beautiful weather on the mountain and cycling trails. Summer will be the perfect time to relax by the sea and in the shade of pine trees in Kanegra or to get some fresh air atop the Bujština hills. Young <a target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coloursofistria.com/en/food-and-wine/wine" data-type="">wine</a> will be the autumn’s top offer, best if served with the <a target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coloursofistria.com/en/food-and-wine/truffles" data-type="">Istrian forest produce</a> and <a target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coloursofistria.com/en/food-and-wine/delicacies/istrian-prsut" data-type="">meat specialties</a>. Hunters and forest produce pickers will enjoy the wintertime and the outdoor activities while others will have the chance to visit plenty of restaurants and go through their delicious menus. Find out all about the <a target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coloursofistria.com/en/destinations/buje/events" data-type="">events</a>,&nbsp; options and <a target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coloursofistria.com/en/destinations/buje/hot-spots-list" data-type="">service providers</a> in Buje. Take a look at the weather forecast and head towards Buje.</p>

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