Istria is the largest Croatian peninsula, located on the northern Adriatic Sea. The name Istria derives from the Illyrian tribe of the Histri who lived in this territory. The Romans settled in Istria 177 years before Christ. After the rich and turbulent past of Istria, numerous monuments and buildings remain. Arriving in Istria, it is a must to visit the Brijuni islands, the Pula Amphitheater, the Euphrasian basilica of Poreč, the Church of Santa Eufemia in Rovinj and numerous other monuments.Dignano is located only 9 km from Pula, the city largest in Istria and in the vicinity of interesting summer destinations such as Brijuni National Park, Peroj, Barbariga.