Radoši kod Višnjana: Cycling and culture in Općina Višnjan

Villa Don Carlo in Radoši kod Višnjana is located right beside a well-known cycling route towards Poreč. Its enclosed grounds include a swimming pool with an area of more than 30 m².

Hiking and cycling trails in Općina Višnjan

In the wider destination of Općina Višnjan, the Owl Trail offers a marked route for family hikes. It is 7.7 kilometres long and starts in a small pine grove near the Višnjan cemetery. The route leads to the purpose-built Vena viewpoint, from which olive groves, vineyards and the sea can be seen.

The Venetian Lion Trail passes through historic Višnjan and continues to the old village of Barat before returning to Višnjan. It starts at Antun Korlević Square: from there, the route passes under the arch bearing the Venetian lion and follows a stone path to Barat. The trail is 4.5 kilometres long and takes about 2.5 hours. In terms of length, the Owl Trail is longer; the estimate of about 2.5 hours applies to the Venetian Lion Trail.

The Star Trail is an easy, undemanding route for families and recreational cyclists. It starts and ends in front of Višnjan Town Hall and leads to Tičan. There, visitors can see the new observatory building with its telescope dome and the Stone Circle installation.

Group visits to Višnjan Observatory

Višnjan Observatory is a public observatory registered in 1992. Its scientific focus is on small bodies in the Solar System and their interactions with Earth. Group visits are available year-round by prior arrangement.

The group programme includes an introductory talk on a scientific or astronomical topic and a guided tour of the observatory, the telescope dome and the Stone Circle. In suitable weather conditions, an outdoor telescope observation is also included. When planning, bear in mind that the visit is designed as a group programme and requires prior arrangement.

Old town and churches in the wider destination of Općina Višnjan

The old part of Višnjan lies on a hill. Closely spaced stone houses and narrow lanes shape the village streetscape, and a Baroque loggia stands in the main square. The Church of St Anthony the Abbot is known for its 14th-century frescoes and graffiti, including Glagolitic inscriptions.

The churches in the settlements of the wider destination of Općina Višnjan also offer specific historical points of reference. The small Church of St Matthew in Cerion was built in 1588. In 1935, its façade, including the bell gable and two bells, was renovated. The Church of St James in Bačva dates from 1628 and was built on the site of an earlier church.

Regional overview

In the wider destination of Općina Višnjan, Višnjan lies in western Istria at an elevation of 244 metres, between the Mirna River to the north and Lim Bay to the south. In the wider destination of Općina Višnjan, the renovated winery of the Radovan family in Radovani welcomes visitors.

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