Tinjan is a very distinct city in that it offers the visitor a certain charm that is unlike any of the other nearby cities. The history and tradition of Tinjan are proudly displayed by all of its residents. At the core of the city, one can see the city as it was back in the medieval times.
Not much of the central portion of Tinjan has changed much in the past few centuries. Even the oldest home in Tinjan can be dated back to 1442; while having been restored several times, the house is a remarkable display of the city’s rich cultural heritage and history.
A view of Trieste from Tinjan
The area surrounding Tinjan is also rich in history. Many places have the head of Attila the Hun above their doorways as is thought that Attila the Hun took his life in the area. One interesting thing to note is that many of the ancient traditions of the region are still carried out in Tinjan. For example, forced marriage is still a part of today’s culture. Every year, Tinjan is home to one of the most exciting blacksmith festivals in the region; showcasing both new and old techniques of drawing swords and other tools of ancient times and of today.
Tinjan is considered to be the ham production capital of Istria. The city is known for its ham production and every year there is a festival in which the ham producers of the region meet, compete and share their recipes for not just ham, but all sorts of meals.
For the visitor to Tinjan, there are many ancient churches in the city as well as a bell tower that dates back to the 13th century. You will also find the prefect’s table which features 10 chairs that have been carved out of stone. The end of October is considered to be the best time of year to visit this ancient city.
