Žminj
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Žminj (Italian: Gimino), a village in the central part of Istria (Croatia), 15 km south of Pazin; elevation 355 m; population 676. It was first mentioned in 1177 as a parish of the Poreč diocese.
The village is located on a limestone hill between the Limska Draga Cove and the Raša valley. Economy is based on farming and livestock breeding. Žminj is located at the intersection of regional roads to Pazin, Kanfanar, Sveti Vincenat and Labin. This unique part of Istria has a number of attractions - beautiful landscapes, remains of the cultural heritage from all ages (tower Citadel).
Exquisite specialities of Istrian cuisine: "manestra", sausages with cabbage, venison with gnocchi, "fuzi" (kind of pasta), "supa" (crisp bread in red wine, terrano, with olive-oil and pepper) and the famous wines, terrano and malmsey.
Žminj and its surroundings offer excellent opportunities for hiking and cycling tours, as well as for country tourism, which started to develop in the neighbouring villages. Žminj is the traditional host of one of the most popular folk festivities in Istria, the so-called Bartulja (end of August), dedicated to St. Bartholomew, patron of Žminj (in the church of St. Bartholomew).
Other traditional events are the Chakavian Assembly, a contest of young poets and reciters of poetry in the Chakavian dialect (in June) and the Harmonica Wedding, a competition in harmonica-playing (in July).
Žminj is also known for its agricultural fair which takes place every second Wednesday in the month.
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