Istria (/ ˈɪstriə / IST-ree-ə; Croatian and Slovene: Istra; Italian and Venetian: Istria; Istriot: Eîstria; Istro-Romanian: Istria; Latin: Histria; Ancient Greek: Ἱστρία) is the largest peninsula within the Adriatic Sea.

2025年3月5日 · Istria, triangular peninsula that is part of Croatia and Slovenia. It extends into the northeastern Adriatic Sea between the Gulf of Venice (west) and the Gulf of Kvarner (east). The peninsula has an area of 1,220 square miles (3,160 square km). The northern portion is part of Slovenia, while the central and southern parts belong to Croatia.

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Istria County (/ ˈɪstriə /; Croatian: Istarska županija; Italian: Regione istriana, lit. "Istrian Region") is the westernmost county of Croatia which includes the majority of the Istrian peninsula. Administrative centers in the county are Pazin, Pula and Poreč. [4] . Istria County has the largest Italian-speaking population in Croatia.

Istrian identity, also known as Istrianity, [1] Istrianism[2] or Istrianness, [3] is the regionalist identity developed by the inhabitants of the part of Istria located in Croatia. Istria is the biggest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea and a multiethnic region divided between Croatia, Italy and Slovenia.

Are you ready to fall in love with the Istrian Peninsula, Croatia? Our Istria itinerary highlights the most charming places to visit in Istria, from medieval towns and breath-taking scenery to ancient ruins and the beautiful coast of the Adriatic Sea.

With its centuries-old architecture and scenic coastline, sun-drenched Istria is one of the highlights of Croatia. Here are the best things to do. Explore Istria holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.

2023年10月30日 · With a total area of 1,220 square miles, Istria is the biggest peninsula of the Adriatic and one of Croatia's four regions. A narrow strip in the north is part of Slovenia, while its northernmost tip lies in Italy. Its position at a geographical crossroads …

The Istrian Peninsula -- or simply Istria -- hangs like a bunch of grapes into the Adriatic Sea between Italy and Croatia. Once a part of Italy (in fact locals speak both languages interchangeably), the region is often referred to as Croatia's Tuscany because of its landscape and gourmet prowess.

Istria has laid out its wonders in the garden of the Mediterranean, at the foot of the Alps. The blue Adriatic Sea washes its shores, and the towns strung like pearls along the coast: Umag, Novigrad, Poreč, Vrsar, Rovinj, Pula, Rabac - the towns that have made Istria a famous destination.