In history, Novi Vinodolski affirmed itself as political and cultural centre of the Principality of Vinodol ("Vinodol" - "Vallis vinearia") and with "The Vinodol Code" in 1288. It was the craddle of a pleiad of writers of the family Mazuranic. In 1878, thanks to the evergreen vegetation and mild Mediterranean climate, clean sea and air it gained the position, after Opatija, of being tourist pioneer of the seaside region. The physiognomy of the town is characterized by the littoral architecture of white facades and red roofs which raise themselves in the old town core from the sea level up to the church and tower on the hill overtopping thus the town outline like they were protecting this stone town above the sea. For this specific panorama Novi Vinodolski was recognizable in the past, it is recognizable in the present and probably it will be in the tourist future.
The soul of the town is represented by the rests of the cultural heritage: walls of the Roman fortress "Lopsica", rests of the Paulist friars' monastery, Frankopan citadel with stronghold, cathedral, chapel of the Holy Trinity and St. Marin on the homonymous islet, the house of the brothers Mazuranic, reading club and library from 1845, homeland museum and gallery, the old core of the town as well as the preserved authentic folklore of this town.
With its historical stone streets, art-deco villas and seaside-walkways, a stroll in Novi Vinodolski is an unforgettable and especially picturesque experience. An explorative nature walk will reveal the ancient roman ruins ''Lopsica," a fortress and castle from the Frankopan era, the churches of St Martin and the Holy Trinity, the birth home the famous Croatian poet Ivan Mažuranić, and its regional museum and gallery. Numerous restaurants and taverns offer traditional local and Mediterranean specialties and organic home-made wine.
If you have time to do some exploring, you will see the medieval towns of Drivenik, Bribir and Tribalj, the caverns of Postojna, the well-known stud farm at Lipica, the forests of Gorski Kotar, as well as Bjelolasica and the Lakes of Plitvica. These day-trips are perfect for those interested in seeing new sights and tasting new cuisines. For those looking for an active vacation, Novi Vinodolski abundant choice of bike trails of varying degrees of length and difficulty will satisfy all recreational and professional cyclers.
The soul of the town is represented by the rests of the cultural heritage: walls of the Roman fortress "Lopsica", rests of the Paulist friars' monastery, Frankopan citadel with stronghold, cathedral, chapel of the Holy Trinity and St. Marin on the homonymous islet, the house of the brothers Mazuranic, reading club and library from 1845, homeland museum and gallery, the old core of the town as well as the preserved authentic folklore of this town.
With its historical stone streets, art-deco villas and seaside-walkways, a stroll in Novi Vinodolski is an unforgettable and especially picturesque experience. An explorative nature walk will reveal the ancient roman ruins ''Lopsica," a fortress and castle from the Frankopan era, the churches of St Martin and the Holy Trinity, the birth home the famous Croatian poet Ivan Mažuranić, and its regional museum and gallery. Numerous restaurants and taverns offer traditional local and Mediterranean specialties and organic home-made wine.
If you have time to do some exploring, you will see the medieval towns of Drivenik, Bribir and Tribalj, the caverns of Postojna, the well-known stud farm at Lipica, the forests of Gorski Kotar, as well as Bjelolasica and the Lakes of Plitvica. These day-trips are perfect for those interested in seeing new sights and tasting new cuisines. For those looking for an active vacation, Novi Vinodolski abundant choice of bike trails of varying degrees of length and difficulty will satisfy all recreational and professional cyclers.
