Your audio-guide, in writing
Read this at your own pace — no need to crowd a tour group. Everything a local guide would tell you, distilled into a few minutes of reading.
Writing a detailed guide for Motovun…
From a distance Motovun rises like a stone ship over a sea of mist that fills the Mirna valley each morning. Down in the surrounding forest grow some of the world's most prized white truffles — the largest ever found (1.31 kg) was unearthed nearby in 1999. Wander the loop walk along the walls and time a visit for the Motovun Film Festival in late July.
Fun facts
- The world's largest white truffle (1.31 kg) was found in the forests below in 1999.
- The medieval ramparts circle a town of fewer than 500 residents.
- Indie film fans pack the streets each July for the Motovun Film Festival.
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