Dvigrad

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Dvigrad Castle
Istria
Croatia
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Dvigrad Castle
Site information
TypeCastle
Location
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Dvigrad Castle
Coordinates 45°07′48″N13°49′48″E / 45.1300°N 13.8300°E / 45.1300; 13.8300
Site history
MaterialsStone

Dvigrad ("Twin-town"; Italian : Due Castelli, Istriot: Docastei), is an abandoned medieval town in central Istria, west Croatia. It is located in the Draga valley. The history of the settlement is prehistoric; it remained inhabited until the 18th century.

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The Regional Programme for Cultural and Natural Heritage in South East Europe is attempting to preserve and reconstruct the town. [1]

References

  1. "Regional Programme on Cultural and Natural Heritage in South East Europe: Croatia". coe.int. Council of Europe . Retrieved 26 March 2015.