Croatia Istria Motovun
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Perched on a hilltop, this medieval village is full of relics from its long history, diverse architecture, and a wonderful ambiance.
Motovun/Montona is a medieval town that grew up on the site of an ancient city called Castellieri. It is situated on a hill 270 metres (886 feet) above sea level with houses scattered all over the hill. On the inner walls are several coats-of-arms of different Motovun/Montona ruling families and two gravestones of Roman inhabitants (dating from the 1st century).
Since 1999, Motovun has hosted the international Motovun Film Festival for independent and avant-garde films from the U.S. and Europe.
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Perched on a hilltop, this medieval village is full of relics from its long history, diverse architecture, and a wonderful ambiance.
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Walk around the cobbled streets of this authentic village, enjoy the views from the ancient city walls, or go of truffle hunting.
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Surrounding the ancient settlement, these walls date to the 14C and offer a superb view over the beautiful Iberia.
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