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Gračišće

Istria, Croatia · Europe

About Gračišće

Gračišće is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Pazin, 40km from Pula Arena.

Gračišće is a town located in Istria, Croatia. With a population of 418, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Gračišće sits in Croatia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zagreb time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gračišće to your route.

About Gračišće

Gračišće (Italian: Gallignana) is a village and municipality of Istria County in Croatia.

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Where is Gračišće located?

Gračišće is located in Istria, Croatia, Europe. The coordinates are 45.2189 latitude, 14.0106 longitude.

What is the population of Gračišće?

Gračišće has a population of approximately 418 people, making it a town in Croatia.

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Quick Information

Population
418
Continent
Europe
Country
Croatia
Region
Istria
Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Coordinates
45.2189, 14.0106

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Croatia

Police
192
Ambulance
194
Fire
193
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

HAK roadside assistance: 1987.

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Worth the detour from Gračišće

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Motovun

A captivating hilltop medieval town in Istria surrounded by truffle-rich forests and vineyards, known for its annual film festival.

19 km · about 20 min drive

tunnel

Učka Tunnel

A 5 km motorway tunnel bored beneath Mount Učka in 1981, linking inland Istria with the Opatija Riviera and sparing drivers the old switchback climb over Poklon Pass.

19 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Grožnjan

A once-abandoned Istrian hill town repopulated by artists in the 1960s: now some 20 galleries and studios fill its Venetian stone lanes, with a summer jazz festival and views over vineyards to the sea.

29 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Rovinj

A captivating Istrian fishing town with colorful houses tumbling down a peninsula into the Adriatic, crowned by the Church of St. Euphemia.

33 km · about 40 min drive

cathedral

Euphrasian Basilica, Poreč

A 6th-century Byzantine basilica glittering with gold mosaics, a UNESCO gem in Istria's old town.

33 km · about 40 min drive

ancient ruins

Pula Arena

One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world, a magnificent 1st-century arena still hosting concerts and festivals in Istria.

40 km · about 45 min drive

bridge

Krk Bridge

Twin reinforced-concrete arches leap from the mainland to Krk island; on opening in 1980 the 390 m main span was the longest concrete arch in the world, a dramatic gateway to the Kvarner islands.

44 km · about 50 min drive

photogenic

Lubenice

A 4,000-year-old fortified hamlet perched 378 m directly above the sea on Cres island, its stone lanes ending at a cliff-edge view over Sv. Ivan cove. Summer evenings bring open-air concerts on the tiny square.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Gračišće

  • 19 kmUčka TunnelA 5 km motorway tunnel bored beneath Mount Učka in 1981, linking inland Istria with the Opatija Riviera and sparing drivers the old switchback climb over Poklon Pass.
  • 44 kmKrk BridgeTwin reinforced-concrete arches leap from the mainland to Krk island; on opening in 1980 the 390 m main span was the longest concrete arch in the world, a dramatic gateway to the Kvarner islands.

Driving in Croatia

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.52/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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