Nova Vas, Poreč
Nova Vas
Villanova del Quieto | |
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Village | |
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  Nova Vas | |
| Coordinates: 45°15′35″N 13°39′00″E / 45.2597671°N 13.6499084°E | |
| Country |  Croatia |
| County |  Istria County |
| Municipality |  Poreč |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.66 sq mi (1.7 km2) |
| Population (2021)[2] | |
• Total | 589 |
| • Density | 900/sq mi (350/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 52446 Nova Vas |
| Area code | 052 |
Nova Vas (Italian: Villanova del Quieto) is a village in the municipality of Poreč-Parenzo, Istria in Croatia.
Demographics
According to the 2021 census, its population was 589.[2]
History
The broader region around Nova Vas has been inhabited since prehistoric times and was later influenced by Roman civilization. The modern settlement developed during the Venetian period, particularly in the 16th century, when refugees fleeing Ottoman expansion were settled in the area. Over the centuries, the village shared the historical trajectory of Istria, passing through Venetian, Austro-Hungarian, Italian, and Yugoslav administration before becoming part of modern Croatia.[1]
References
- ^ Register of spatial units of the State Geodetic Administration of the Republic of Croatia. Wikidata Q119585703.
- ^ a b "Population by Age and Sex, by Settlements" (xlsx). Census of Population, Households and Dwellings in 2021. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. 2022.
Tourist attractions
Baredine Cave (Jama Baredine):[2]
One of the most notable natural attractions in the area, this karst cave near Nova Vas is a geomorphological natural monument with stalactites, stalagmites, underground lakes, and endemic amphibians such as the Croatian olm (proteus). It was opened to the public in 1995 and remains one of Istria’s most popular cave attractions.
Traktor Story:[3]
A local agricultural museum and exhibition showing historical farm machinery and vehicles, highlighting local rural life, traditional tools, and the development of agriculture in the region.
Parenzana Route:[4]
The historical narrow-gauge railway line that once connected Trieste with Poreč (Parenzo) passed by Nova Vas. Today, Parenzana is a popular cycling and hiking route that celebrates the region’s cultural heritage.
