When visiting Istria, we must not miss the picturesque little town of Hum, which proudly holds the title of the smallest town in the world, as recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records. According to legend, it was built by giants who had some stones left over after founding several other towns on the surrounding hills.<\/p>\n
We are leaving earlier to arrive around 9:30, making it easier to find a parking spot and, most importantly, to avoid the crowds of tourists<\/strong>. You can park right at the edge of town, near the cemetery.<\/p>\n The ancient town is protected by 100-meter-long town walls built by the Venetians. Our first steps lead to\u00a0the entrance gate <\/strong>(Brama), aptly decorated with the inscription, \"If you come with good intentions, you are welcome here.\" This architectural gem from the 16th century is adorned with twelve medallions symbolizing the months of the year and their typical agricultural work.<\/p>\n\n\t\t