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Brijuni
General information
Information regarding general data on the national park, geographical area, weather conditions on the islands and terminology pertaining to the islands. Brijuni island group is the most interesting, the largest and the most indented group of islands along the coast of western Istria.
The Brijuni Islands
Along the coast of western Istria, there are several groups of islands among which the most interesting, the largest and the most indented is the Brijuni group of 14 islands and islets.
Veliki Brijun
Veliki Brijun is the largest, most beautiful and most visited Brijuni island
Mali Brijun
Mali Brijun kept its original landscape full of maquis
Vanga
The most mystical island of the Brijuni Islands
Kozada
Open to the public as an excursion destination
St. Jerolim
A favorite day-excursion site and beach
Other islands
Visit the Brijuni archipelago
Cultural and historical heritage
The cultural and historical heritage is represented by archaeological sites dating even from the Bronze Age, permanent and temporary exhibitions and a rich museum collection. The tumultuous history has left many traces in Brijuni which bring us back to some past times.
Archaeological sites
Significant archaeological sites from the Bronze Age to the Venetian era
Architectural heritage
The rich and diverse architectural heritage dates back to different historical periods.
Quarries
Apart from good quality stone, the advantage of exploitation on Brijuni were very favorable conditions for its transportation.
Permanent exhibitions
Natural histroy and historical exhibitions
Sculptures in the park
The works perfectly fit into the natural environment of the island
Museum Collection
Rich museum collections with over 50 000 inventory units
Natural heritage
The rich flora and fauna make it possible for visitors of the Brijuni National Park to return to nature and its principles. There are more than 400 species of plants growing on the islands, while numerous autochthonous and allochthonous species comprise the islands’ fauna.
Island fauna
Brijuni are a suitable habitat for many species due to the pleasant climate and protected nature
Submarine world
Brijuni are not only rich above sea level, but below it as well
Brijuni ornithological park
Brijuni ornithological park offers a fascinating and idyllic image of various bird species swimming in the small lakes or hiding in the Mediterranean shrublands or swampy plants
Island flora
The protected status of the islands has enabled a rich and varied plant life
Geological and paleontological heritage
In the Mesozoic Era, the Earth, and Brijuni, were ruled by dinosaurs, magnificent and terrible reptiles. More than 200 dinosaur footprints have been discovered at four sites on Veliki Brijun.
