Hilltop Walled Ancient City of Motovun
Hilltop Walled Ancient City of Motovun
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Ekspertas
Vilnius, Lithuania421 contributions
Aug 2022
On arrival by car, you have few options - leave a car on few parking lots in the bottom of the hill, or try to park on the road uphill or in middle of the hill, if you lucky. Bottom parking was full already by lunch time. There is a small bus, delivering uphill, you can buy either one way or two-way ticket. Runs every 1/2 hour. We took bus to top only, and walk down ( ca 10 minutes ).
As never been in such cities before, got really immpresed. How many picturesques moments on every street, nice views from top. Wall perimeter itself is accessable with tickets only.
A lot of small local specialitie shops and many restaurants. It's all about truffles here.
Really worth to visit. Accesing from Pazin side, there are 2 stops giving panoramic view of whole city.
As never been in such cities before, got really immpresed. How many picturesques moments on every street, nice views from top. Wall perimeter itself is accessable with tickets only.
A lot of small local specialitie shops and many restaurants. It's all about truffles here.
Really worth to visit. Accesing from Pazin side, there are 2 stops giving panoramic view of whole city.
Written September 7, 2022
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Jan S
Amsterdam, The Netherlands4,424 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
You can see the walled medieval town of Motovun from a distance on top of a hill. The town is very picturesque but also a huge tourist attraction. We came here in June at the end of the afternoon, when most tourists were leaving the town. You must park your car well in front of the first city gate for a fee. Then it is a short walk past all kinds of specialty and souvenir shops through the two beautiful city gates. You come to a very beautiful square with a church and stately city palaces. A walk on the city wall is also possible, but only for a fee. We stayed here for less than an hour because we don't really like these kinds of tourist hotspots. But it was definitely worth a visit.
Written February 2, 2024
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Dzeny
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina598 contributions
May 2021
I don't know if you are a big fan of old cities, cut this one is special and a must when visiting Croatia, especially the northern part of the country.
I think the city has its own charm and historical value.
Now it is not crowded and you can walk around town, take your time, eat something, buy some souvenirs, and enjoy the city with tranquility.
I think the city has its own charm and historical value.
Now it is not crowded and you can walk around town, take your time, eat something, buy some souvenirs, and enjoy the city with tranquility.
Written May 10, 2021
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AngeloB971
Split, Croatia2,119 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
At the bottom of the hill you have parking lots, same (but less in number of lots) are midway climbing. First parking, at least for me, my app did not work or my card either, so I have no choice but pay in cash (have 5 kuna coins handy) 10/hr.🤔You can come uphill either by shuttle bus or when you commence to claim the best way is to take shortcut and follow old steps all the way up. Mind you, you need some stamina, for older folks if you are not fit, better choose bus. Through the steps up you can see actually how people live for ancient times. Up hill is all about money, restaurants, shops and sightseeing (all thing you will need to pay for)
To summarise, worth visiting
To summarise, worth visiting
Written September 14, 2021
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Morris
Lancaster, PA769 contributions
Jul 2022
We stopped by Motovun because after looking up at the hill town all day it was hard not to want to visit. We walked the wall surrounding the city, offering great views of the valley below as well as views into the ancient old town. We would have spent more time wondering the streets is we had a chance.
Written August 4, 2022
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fluffymonkey
Worcester, UK4,074 contributions
Aug 2022
I'd recommend, if you are moderately fit, to leave the car in the designated car park at the bottom of the hill and walk up to really immerse yourself in the history & feel of Motovun. Look out for the 'trail' markings (stencil sprayed) on the roads which will take you up scenic cobbled alley ways and avoiding the tarmac main road.
It is touristy and some of the shops are expensive but if you can see past the veneer of the usual tourist trappings and venture off the beaten track a bit you'll be rewarded as not all of Motovun has been gentrified, which personally for me I found a good thing.
It is touristy and some of the shops are expensive but if you can see past the veneer of the usual tourist trappings and venture off the beaten track a bit you'll be rewarded as not all of Motovun has been gentrified, which personally for me I found a good thing.
Written September 4, 2022
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Kaiser7Direttore
Genoa, Italy374 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
To get there, on the side of the river you go up a very steep road that even the car struggles to climb. This highlights the reason why the hill was fortified.
The visit unfolds in a village built in layers with many suggestive corners. Rich in artistic ideas and ravines, it should be visited. There's no need to rush, at least not too much! A calm walk of a few hours allows you to savor its true essence!
The visit unfolds in a village built in layers with many suggestive corners. Rich in artistic ideas and ravines, it should be visited. There's no need to rush, at least not too much! A calm walk of a few hours allows you to savor its true essence!
Written October 18, 2023
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Yvo
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Jun 2024 • Couples
We escaped the place after an hour even if we paid parking for 2 hours (5€ by the way). It´s the first bad feeling we had in Slovenia and Croatia. The place is exploited. Might have been nice years ago but there´s nothing authentic about it. It´s full of cars and tourists. Dozens of restaurants serving the same overprized dishes. The tower was closed that day.. the wall entrance is rated at 5€... for barely nothing more to see than 8 meters below. Take it down to your right at the church and climb the mini gate and you´ll save 5€... and understand the regular entrance is just a trap. Very disappointing place. We actually prefered the way back to the parking just to escape the crowd and fake mood.
Written June 14, 2024
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Robbie Rowe
Southampton, UK7 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
I'm sure the town was lovely but unable to see any of it as the available parking was totally inadequate considering how much the place is hyped in the surrounding areas. Inexplicably there was a whole area of parking roped off that could have accommodated many more cars. Waste of time & petrol getting there. Really disappointed as wanted to sample the wine & truffles that everyone was raving about, but you would be better of purchasing these elsewhere
Written August 2, 2022
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Brittany_11_10
Los Angeles, CA1,795 contributions
Nov 2020
Perfect to visit right now because basically no one's there, and everything's free (well, parking and entering the walled city).
It is quaint, cute, historical, and it offers great views of the surrounding area. You can park near the church and then walk up half a kilometer or so. What's open right now are a few restaurants and shops, and the turnstiles are "set aside" (i.e., open) to enter the courtyard area at the very top.
It is quaint, cute, historical, and it offers great views of the surrounding area. You can park near the church and then walk up half a kilometer or so. What's open right now are a few restaurants and shops, and the turnstiles are "set aside" (i.e., open) to enter the courtyard area at the very top.
Written November 29, 2020
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Hi....we drove to motovon today 1 july..road was closed...ended up on rough temporary dirt road mian road has been dug up for ages...didnt you encounter dug up road ?
Written July 1, 2018
We were in Istria in 2017 so we did not encounter the road closure.
Written July 2, 2018
We are visiting Istria in May - staying in Rovinj. We are planning a day travelling around hilltop towns and had decided on Motovun and Grozjan. Which order would you do them in and how long did you spend in each one. Are there others we should visit? Thank you in anticipation
Written February 10, 2015
Sorry, didn't write that "Pod voltom" is in Morovun.
Written February 10, 2015
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