Dvigrad ("Twin-town"; it, Due Castelli,

Istriot The Istriot language () is a Romance language of the Italo-Dalmatian branch spoken by about 400 people in the southwestern part of the Istrian peninsula in Croatia, particularly in Rovinj and Vodnjan. It should not be confused with the Istri ...

: ''Docastei''), is an abandoned

medieval In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages or medieval period lasted approximately from the late 5th to the late 15th centuries, similar to the post-classical period of global history. It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire a ...

town in central

Istria Istria ( ; Croatian and Slovene: ; ist, Eîstria; Istro-Romanian, Italian and Venetian: ; formerly in Latin and in Ancient Greek) is the largest peninsula within the Adriatic Sea. The peninsula is located at the head of the Adriatic betwee ...

Croatia , image_flag = Flag of Croatia.svg , image_coat = Coat of arms of Croatia.svg , anthem = "Lijepa naša domovino"("Our Beautiful Homeland") , image_map = , map_caption = , capit ...

. It is located in the Draga valley. The history of the settlement is prehistoric; it remained inhabited until the 18th century. The Regional Programme for Cultural and Natural Heritage in South East Europe is attempting to preserve and reconstruct the town.

References

External links

* http://www.kanfanar.hr/kultura/dvigrad
Dvigrad
at InfoRovinj {{Authority control Ghost towns in Europe Former populated places in Croatia Castles in Croatia Buildings and structures in Istria County Tourist attractions in Istria County