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Who would have thought a small town in
Croatia
became famous for its beauty and uniqueness.This city called Hum is almost 1,000 years old, the size of less than a football field, and only has less than 50 people.
The city of Hum is located in the hills of central Istria, northwest Croatia.This city has views of the surrounding countryside and forests that amaze visitors.
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The myth is that this city was built by friendly giants from the remains of stones from the construction of nearby villages.But what is certain is that this city is protected by a protective wall that dates back to medieval times.
The city also still maintains its original shape and no houses were built outside the city walls.Likewise, ancient architecture, culture and traditions, as well as local food are still well preserved.
The city of Hum was first mentioned in historical records in 1102, or 923 years ago.At that time, this city was still called Cholm.Then Prince Ulrich I built the castle and its settlement within the city walls.
In 1552, a watchtower and bell were built next to the loggia or equivalent of the town hall to help defend the city.This city also only has two stone roads that surround the city.
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Hum City has an area of 100 meters by 30 meters, only half the standard FIFA football field which is 100 meters by 64-75 meters.So small, according to reports
Mirrors
on Saturday (13/12), often referred to as the smallest city in the world.
Due to its small size, the city is also very sparsely populated.The last census recorded that only 30 people were residents of this city.
However, Hum is still seen as a city because it has its own city council and the parish church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which was built in 1802.
There is also a museum housing Glagolitic wall hangings that are part of the oldest known examples of the Slavic alphabet and Croatian literary culture from the Middle Ages.
The customs of the people of this city also still survive, such as Hum Day on June 11, which is also the day of the mayor’s election.Local dishes are also available in this city, which tourists can enjoy.
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Some dishes made from local ingredients are Istrian vegetable soup, pasta with beef sauce rich in spices, ombolo aka smoked pork, local sausages, sauerkraut and krostule.
There is also biska which is typical of Hum City.Biska is a type of brandy made from fermented grapes, mistletoe, and four medicinal herbs.The recipe is 2,000 years old and was first made by Celtic druids.
If you want to travel to Hum, the best way is to rent a private car because public transportation in Istria is unreliable.Parking costs 3 euros for the whole day, so visitors have plenty of time to explore without spending money.
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