Hum

Hum / Colmo

Known as the “world’s smallest town,” with only twenty to thirty permanent residents. At its entrance stands a boulevard of Glagolitic inscription stones.

Hum is a tiny walled medieval town with just two streets. Known as the “world’s smallest town,” it has only twenty to thirty permanent residents. The road leading to the town is lined with the Glagolitic Alphabet Boulevard, 11 stone monuments commemorating the ancient Slavic script. Inside the town, a small tavern serves the local spirit biska, made with mistletoe. It is open all day, and a visit takes about half an hour. It is about 25 km from Motovun, and you will need a car to get there.

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Tiny towns · Glagolitic script · Medieval

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