words and photography: Micold Brusaferro
One hour on the road, 3 destinations from Trieste to Croatia: visiting the smallest town in the world, the land of truffles and the of center of artists.
Hum is the smallest town in the world, recognized by the Guinness World Records. Parking (2 euro) is right in the little center, with shops, restaurants, coffes and distilleries galore. Walking around the little streets, you will discover a magnificent church and right after, a peculiar museum. For wine & dine lovers, the speciality of this place is the traditional Biska grappa, but it’s also possible to buy, and taste, honey, wine and oil. See more here: https://www.istria-croazia.it/destinations/buzet/hum
Every autumn Livade becomes the land of truffles, with “Zigante truffles days” festival, this year taking place from 1 to 30 October. Top chefs and sommeliers are waiting to introduce you to the joys of Istrian flavors. By a little train it’s possible to discover also the experienced truffle hunters, with a truffle hunting demonstration. See more here: https://trufflefair.com
Cobblestone streets, picturesque stone houses, shops and laboratories of verious artists, and some amazing panoramic views. All this is Grisignana, a small and beautiful village located on a hill, known as the “Town of artists”, with many art galleries and music and cultural events, specially during the summer. See more here: https://www.istra.hr/it/destinazioni/groznjan
