Plomin, Ancient settlement in Istria County, Croatia
Plomin is a small hilltop settlement in Istria, Croatia, sitting around 168 meters (550 ft) above the bay that shares its name. From the top of the hill, the view opens across the Vela vrata strait, the island of Cres, and the Istrian coast.
The site was first settled as a prehistoric fortified village in the 2nd millennium BC and later served as a Roman trading post. Venice then took control and shaped it into a strategic point along the eastern Adriatic coast.
Plomin has two churches both dedicated to Saint George, one older and one built later, standing within the same small settlement. This is unusual for such a small place and reflects how religious life remained central here across many generations.
The village sits on a hill with uneven paths and slopes, so sturdy footwear and comfortable clothing are a good idea. The views are at their best on clear days, so a visit in good weather makes the most of what the location offers.
A stone tablet found in Plomin shows a carved image of the Roman god Silvanus placed next to one of the earliest known examples of Glagolitic script. The two elements appear on the same stone, which researchers see as a rare sign of how different traditions overlapped in this specific place.
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