Dvigrad
A medieval ghost town abandoned in the 17th century due to plague and war, with well-preserved walls, towers and church ruins.
Dvigrad means 'Two Towns'. It stands on a hill above the upper Lim Valley. In the Middle Ages it was a prosperous town, but in the 17th century residents left because of plague and the Venetian–Austrian War, and the town was finally abandoned altogether. Today the walls, towers, streets and the ruins of St Sophia Church remain largely intact. Strolling through the site feels like stepping into a frozen moment in time, and medieval festivals are often held here in summer. Entry is free and the site is open all day. Dvigrad is about 20 km from Rovinj and must be reached by car. It can easily be combined with a stop at Svetvinčenat.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Svetvinčenat
- Bale
- Pazin Cave (Pazinska jama)
- Pazin Castle
- Lim Channel (Limski kanal)
- Balbi's Arch
- Rovinj Market
- Rovinj Old Town