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Fantasia Quarry, Rovinj

It's the beginning of October. Blessings the Summer of Miholja, One and holy. Additional incentive to stay outdoors There are many programs and popmouth which Istria offers this weekend as part of the celebration of World Tourism Day.

On a rich list of about 70 prominent opportunities for a good time, we choose a visit Kamenoloma Fantasia/Cava di Monfiorenzo near Rovinj. We have passed through Istria along and across, but we are reading for the first time about the locality that has been hiding from us to this day. Click, two, the internet confirms that it is worth our visit.

There is also a nearby Tower of Turnina We'll take a peek here, too.

In front of Rovinj, we turn left by car and climb the hill Turin with a good macadam. A few minutes of light, cautious driving and, after a landfill of construction waste, an extension along the road to the left is offered as a good parking lot. Google maps confirms that the tower is a few minutes' walk away.

The path of the Tower is paved. With a gentle walk, forcing the passage over a drywall, in a few minutes we are in a clearing from which you can beautifully see the remains of the object we are heading to.

Tower of Turin

The tower, or rather the remains of the tower, abandoned and left to decay. Indications of attempts at restoration are visible, but irresponsible visitors are destroying this prehistoric object and its surroundings. On the walls of the scribbled graffiti, inside and around it a mess, discarded debris on all sides.

In this condition, the only value of the site is a spectacular view of Rovinj and its surroundings.

Tower of Turin
Tower of Turin
Tower of Turin
Tower of Turin
Tower of Turin
Tower of Turin
Tower of Turin

Route to quarryu lead us through the dense forest. We break out on the road, into a village where ponies send us welcome greetings.

Tournament, Rovinj
Tournament, Rovinj
Tournament, Rovinj

the Fantasia Quarry

We're early, the security guard's here, but the opening hours aren't until 10:00. We were instructed to wait in front of the info desk. Refreshments from the flask and a free tour of the surroundings, stone blocks and information posts.

Soon, we have before us a young man who presents himself to us as Dino, an employee of the Public Institution.’Natura Histrica“. He is our guide today who will guide us through the quarry. Tickets are free of charge.

Landscaping of the site was financed by EU funds through the project GeoIST3A – Valorisation of natural heritage in Istria County by improving the competitiveness of the tourist offer.

We take a peek into the “houses”, where we get acquainted with the basics of geology, quarries of Istria, fossils that make each stone special, the very site that has been protected as a geological nature monument since 1986. Then we go to the open part where Dino explains how to cut stone, work in a quarry, type of stone, its application.

Finally, we descend to the quarry itself, where we listen carefully to the story of the formation of ‘dolomite rocks’ and the description of the facts that make this site unique in the world. Here too, there is a possibility that one stain on the stone is the footprint of dinosaurs who lived in this region in ancient times.

We are delighted by the fact that we are now in one of the most important and interesting quarries in the world, and under the strong impression of the seen we greet our host.

Dino, you got five.* from us, you have been a great “host” to us! Your presentation made this trip even more memorable.

Fantasia Quarry, Rovinj
Fantasia Quarry, Rovinj
Fantasia Quarry, Rovinj
Fantasia Quarry, Rovinj
Fantasia Quarry, Rovinj
Fantasia Quarry, Rovinj
Fantasia Quarry, Rovinj
Fantasia Quarry, Rovinj
Fantasia Quarry, Rovinj
Fantasia Quarry, Rovinj
Fantasia Quarry, Rovinj
Fantasia Quarry, Rovinj

We will return to the gravel road, with vineyards that are proud of this year's harvest, freed from the burden of grapes, waiting for the leaves to leave them. The sun is already high in the sky. We're in a hurry to get some shade. Uphill, towards the car, we sweat more than we expected.

Rovinj

We will take a well-deserved refreshment in ‘Da Sergio’ pizzeria so we need the way of Rovinj.

It is Sunday, but parking in the 2nd zone is charged 2 €/hour.

Pizzeria Da Sergio

Pizzeria is in a narrow, very lively alley of the old town where tourists rush the path of the church St Euphemiae.

It's like a table for four waiting for us. We choose 3 Istrian (meat) and 1 Pula (vege).

Every bite melts in your mouth, perfect! The only complaint goes to the “cash only” payment account, but this kind of pizza deserves to come again.

The weather is beautiful, we are in a beautiful city, so we will also take a walk by the sea.

Grand Park Hotel Rovinj It delights with the harmony with which it has blended into the environment. The beaches are nicely filled, and a short walk the Golden Forest Park RT It is a balm for body and soul.

Rovinj
Rovinj
Rovinj
Rovinj
Rovinj
Rovinj

On the way home, pizza from Rovinj is looking for another beer and ice cream, so we stop at the Rebra rest area overlooking Učka.

Dens are suffocating.

Thank you Istria for another beautiful day!

Route

Tournament, Rovinj

Turin Tower and Fantasia Quarry in the already planned trail of approximately 8 km.

P.S. There are more today, but the rest of the miles are spontaneous, unplanned. ⁇

Hope Juric