Discover Prhati

The Church of Saint Margaret, the protected cultural landscape and the Putem Šparuga trail give you specific points of interest to help you get a sense of the area when planning your stay.

The Church of Saint Margaret and its surroundings

The Church of Saint Margaret is a single-nave, rectangular building with a narrower apse and an open roof. Remains of frescoes in the apse have been stylistically dated to the late 15th or early 16th century. Its architecture and wall paintings provide a specific starting point for a culture-focused stay.

The protected area around the church includes a broad cultural landscape to the north and south, and especially to the east of the building. The view of the church from the west, in the direction of Prhati, is also to be preserved. The protection therefore covers not only the building itself, but also the surrounding landscape and the view of the church.

Putem Šparuga: route and season

The nearby marked Putem Šparuga hiking and cycling trail runs around the settlement of Prhati. It starts and ends in Prnjani and is 6.4 kilometres long. The nearby trail reaches the Jelensko viewpoint, which overlooks a quarry and the valley of the Raša River. Its length and named viewpoint make the nearby trail a distinct point of interest alongside the history of the church.

The name of the nearby Putem Šparuga trail refers to wild asparagus. Spring is especially recommended for hiking or cycling on the nearby trail, when asparagus can be gathered. If the season matters to your travel plans, this seasonal recommendation for the nearby trail is a specific distinction from the architectural and landscape features described as year-round attractions.

Products from Prhati and the culinary context

At OPG Vera Bulić, at the address Gubavica 20 in Prhati, products include honey, fruit, vegetables and olive oil. If you are travelling specifically for a particular product, confirm its availability before your trip.

Barbanski kolač is also part of the culinary tradition of the area around Barban. This traditional cake is round, has a hole in the middle and was historically associated with weddings.

Cultural heritage and trails in Općina Barban

The wider destination of Općina Barban has other cultural points of interest: the Church of Saint James the Apostle in Barban contains the only surviving fresco cycle in Istria depicting the legend of Saint James. On 4 April 2016, Trka na prstenac was added to Croatia’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. In Općina Barban, sacred fresco art and a cultural heritage listing with a specific date therefore offer distinct cultural points of reference.

For a route comparison in the wider destination of Općina Barban, consider the “Tepla stran–Puntera–Blaz” hiking trail. It is suitable for hiking, trekking, horse riding and mountain hiking. The one-way route is 7.25 kilometres long, and the round trip is 14.5 kilometres. When comparing it with the 6.4 kilometres of Putem Šparuga, note these different measurements: for the trail in Općina Barban, the one-way and round-trip distances are listed separately. Route distances and conditions may change; check them locally before setting out.

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