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Novigrad

Istria, Croatia · Europe

About Novigrad

Novigrad works well as a base: 10 minutes from Tar, 45km from Miramare Castle.

Novigrad is a town located in Istria, Croatia. With a population of 2,292, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Novigrad 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 Novigrad to your route.

About Novigrad

Novigrad (Italian: Cittanova; Venetian: Sitanova) is a town in Istria County in west Croatia. It is also sometimes referred to as Novigrad Istarski (Cittanova d'Istria; Sitanova d'Ìstria) to distinguish it from three other Croatian towns of the same name. Novigrad is set on a small peninsula on the western coast of

Read more Istria, two kilometres (1.2 mi) north of the mouth of the river Mirna and some 25 km (16 mi) south of the border with Slovenia.

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Novigrad offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Novigrad located?

Novigrad is located in Istria, Croatia, Europe. The coordinates are 45.3150 latitude, 13.5581 longitude.

What is the population of Novigrad?

Novigrad has a population of approximately 2,292 people, making it a town in Croatia.

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Quick Information

Population
2,292
Continent
Europe
Country
Croatia
Region
Istria
Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Coordinates
45.3150, 13.5581

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 Novigrad

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Euphrasian Basilica, Poreč

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

10 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.

15 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Motovun

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

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Piran

A perfectly preserved Venetian coastal town perched on a narrow peninsula, Slovenia's most beautiful seaside gem on the Adriatic.

24 km · about 25 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.

27 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Miramare Castle

White Habsburg castle built 1856-1860 for Archduke Maximilian on a promontory over the Gulf of Trieste, kept with original interiors and a 22-hectare park. The approach along the Strada Costiera is one of Italy's finest short coastal drives.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Lipica Stud Farm

The 16th-century birthplace of the elegant white Lipizzaner horses on the windswept Karst plateau.

47 km · about 55 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.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Novigrad

  • 49 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.
  • 74 kmSolkan BridgeThe world's longest stone railway arch, an 85 m span of hewn limestone blocks: vaults the emerald Soča river just north of Nova Gorica, best admired from the riverside road below.
  • 80 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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Novigrad.

Tar

🇭🇷 Croatia

5 km awayPop. 1,144

Brtonigla

🇭🇷 Croatia

9 km awayPop. 705

Kaštelir

🇭🇷 Croatia

10 km awayPop. 305

Poreč

🇭🇷 Croatia

10 km awayPop. 8,841

Umag

🇭🇷 Croatia

13 km awayPop. 6,751

Buje

🇭🇷 Croatia

13 km awayPop. 2,087

Višnjan - Visignano

🇭🇷 Croatia

13 km awayPop. 664

Grožnjan

🇭🇷 Croatia

15 km awayPop. 142

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