Jesenovik, Settlement in Kršan, Croatia.
Jesenovik is a small settlement on the western slopes of Učka mountain in eastern Istria County. The village sits along the road connecting Šušnjevica and Plomin, serving as a rural outpost between larger communities.
The settlement's territory contains medieval structures dating back to the 13th century, reflecting the region's administrative importance. The place is part of a longer history of habitation that shaped eastern Istria's development.
The village reflects the way Istro-Romanian inhabitants have shaped community life and local customs. These traditions remain visible in how people connect to the land and each other.
The village is easily accessible by road from nearby towns and lies near the railroad line connecting Šušnjevica to Labin. Visitors can use this location as a base to explore the surrounding mountain landscape at their own pace.
The nearby Plomin church holds one of the oldest known glagolitic inscriptions in the country, documenting early Croatian written culture. This discovery reveals how significant this rural area was for Croatian language history.
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