'Peroj'


Peroj

Apr 12, 2008 in Peroj

Peroj is a small town in the Vodnjan municipality on the south-western coast of Istria, currently inhabited by ~400 inhabitants, dating back to the Copper age of prehistory, as testified by a necropolis within the old walls of the town. It is a place in Istria’s interior, 1 km from the sea and near the picturesque tourist destination Fazana. Peroj is a valuable and interesting archeological site from Roman times The town has been settled with families from a variety of origins throughout its history.
It is also famous for production of one of Istrian delicacy - olive oil of high quality.
Peroj is a quiet place and an interesting archeological site, with remains from the Roman era. The National Park of Brijuni is very close, just as the historic city of Pula with the unique experience of early-Roman architecture: Pula’s 1st-century amphitheatre.