Abandoned Places in Istria, Croatia

6 abandoned places in Istria, Croatia, with map links and honest tips. Browse the best abandoned place spots across the region.

Istria has its share of ruins and forgotten buildings, from crumbling manor houses to abandoned factories and disused military sites. These 6 abandoned places draw urban explorers and photographers. They are fragile and sometimes carry difficult history, so go carefully and with respect.

The 6 best abandoned places in Istria

• Dvigrad, a medieval town in istria, first recorded in the 7th century. map
• Piramida Disco Pula, abandoned open air discotheque outside pula. map
• Stanica Parenzane Buje. map
• Sv. Damjana u Paludu. map
• crkva sv. Marije. map
• crkva sv. Petra. map

Practical tips

Ruins are unstable. Do not climb on structures, watch for loose masonry and never go in alone. Sturdy boots, a torch and a charged phone are the minimum, and treat these places as memorials, not playgrounds. Take nothing.

When to go

For abandoned places in Istria, aim for May to October, with June and September the quietest warm months. Bring water and shade, facilities are thin at the more remote spots.

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