This was my second time visiting this charming small place in the heart of Istria. Unfortunately, I didn’t have time to sit down and enjoy a glass of wine since I was on a tight schedule, but one day…
Let me tell you what I have learned about the smallest town in the world!
Hum, a quaint village in central Istria, Croatia, falls under the jurisdiction of Buzet in Istria County. Often claimed as the world’s smallest town, Hum boasts a population of about 30 residents.
Despite its small size, Hum is rich in historical and cultural charm. The village has retained its old-world allure, encompassing just two streets within its well-preserved town walls. Key attractions include the Parish Church of the Assumption, built in 1802, and the 12th-century Romanesque Church of St. Jerome. The latter is particularly renowned for its frescoes, which bear Byzantine art influences, and its numerous Glagolitic inscriptions.
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