Svetvincenat

Svetvincenat is built around one of the most complete Renaissance squares in Istria: on one side the Morosini-Grimani castle with its towers and courtyard, on the others the parish church, a loggia and the town's houses, all laid out as a single composition in the sixteenth century. The castle courtyard is used for concerts and theatre in summer. The town's darker record is the trial of Mare Radolovic in 1632, accused of witchcraft, tortured and condemned - one of the better documented Istrian witch trials, and the town now presents the case honestly rather than as folklore, with the records forming the basis of an exhibition.

What to look for

• A complete Renaissance square - castle, church, loggia and houses as one design.
• The Morosini-Grimani castle - towers and a courtyard used for performances.
• A documented witch trial - Mare Radolovic, tried and condemned in 1632.
• A summer programme - concerts and theatre in the courtyard.

When to go

May to September for the events programme. Half a day.

What to expect

The castle interior is open mainly for events and tours rather than continuously. The town is small and quiet outside summer. Services are limited to a few places on the square.

Nearby

Dvigrad is north; Vodnjan and Pula are south.