- Buje
Infobox Settlement
official_name = Buje
Buie
settlement_type = Town
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map_caption = Location of Buje/Buie in Croatia
subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name =Croatia
subdivision_type1 = County
subdivision_name1 = Istria
area_total_km2 =
population_as_of = 2001
population_note =
population_total = 2979
latd = 45
latm = 25
latNS = N
longd = 13
longm = 40
longEW = E
leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Lorella Limoncin-Toth (IDS)
timezone = CET
utc_offset = +1
timezone_DST =CEST
utc_offset_DST =+2
website = http://www.buje.hr/
notes =Buje ( _it. Buie) is a picturesque town situated in
Istria ,Croatia 's westernmost peninsula, population 2,979 (2001).Buje was known as the "sentinel of
Istria " for its hilltop site located 10 km inland from theAdriatic sea . It still commands an excellent panorama. Buje has a rich history; traces of life in the region date back to prehistoric times. The town developed from a Roman and Slavic settlement into a medieval town, and today it is a modern regional center. Despite its development Buje has retained many features typical of various historical periods. With its narrow streets and a central square, the old town is a fine example of medieval architecture with strong Venetian influences.Overview
A
baroque church from the16th century , built on the foundations of a Roman temple dominates the square. The old city was protected with stone fortifications, part of which have been preserved to modern times. Being situated on a hill, the old town offers exquisite views on the surrounding scenery, dominated by mediterranean vegetation, vineyards and olive groves.Outside of the old town a modern city has sprung. After
World War II Buje developed into an industrial, cultural and economic center of the region. To its visitors today Buje offers a blend of gentle mediterranean climate, good food and a quiet setting, away from the hustle and bustle of the more touristical Istrian coastal resorts.It still has the high number of
Italians (around 35% of the population). There is an Italian school, the "Leonardo da Vinci".External links
* [http://www.buje.hr/ Buje official site]
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