Cultural tourism Istria

Cultural tourism is defined as travel persons outside the residence with a view to the search for new experiences and experiences that meet their cultural needs. Cultural tourism also includes visits to cultural and historical sites in the distant and recent history of the tourist destinations, museums and galleries, churches, musical and theatrical events and performances, music and, more recently and visits to concerts of pop culture. That is considered to be cultural tourism motivated learning about cultural heritage, art and culture of life and work in the nation visited tourist area. Characteristics of demand for this type of culture is characterized by the fact that it is a broad spectrum of tourists covering different age groups and education, but with an indication that interest in culture increases with age. Cultural tourism is a younger branch of tourism that emerges from the needs of all educated tourists and their needs work on myself, learning and entertainment needs through introducing the history and tradition, and is motivated by the creative cultural activities related to the activities that have been preserved from the past such as learning traditional skills through cultural tourism product with religion, gastronomy and tourism literature or contemporary art production.

Istria is the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea where different civilisations, cultures and traditions are intertwined. Its coastline and numerous surrounding islands are covered in pine trees and dense evergreen which offer beautiful natural shade. Istria's interior is full of lush vegetation, hills, valleys, rivers and raveens.
Throughout the centuries Istrian hospitality has evolved into a tradition. This tradition is a special relationship and culture hosts share with there guests. Not only does Istria offer accommodations such as hotels, campsites, apartments in private homes, it is also developed in nautical tourism, congressional tourism, offers excursions, hunting and fishing tourism, agrotourism, culture, sports and recreation, scuba diving and horseback riding.
Troubled times in Istria's history account for its numerous historical and cultural monuments, churches and shrines.
Some of the larger cities in Istria are Pula, Porec, Rovinj, Pazin, Buzet, Motovun, Umag and Novigrad.
Porec is a city of entertainment and nightlife, Pula is the city of concerts, film and culture, and Rovinj is known as the city of romance. The destinations of Pula, Rovinj, Porec, Umag, Rabac, Medulin...