Buzet Historic Town Centre

Buzet is one of the largest, and historically most important towns in the region of Central Istria, Croatia. This area has been inhabited since prehistoric times, when there was a Histrian hillfort. In the 12th century the town was re-established and its basic urban structure has survived to this day. Today's old town of Buzet, as one of a series of fortified hillforts in Istria, with the remains of its ramparts, squares, palaces and churches, is a valuable, historic urban fabric that has preserved its architectural authenticity and continuity of life. As such, the old urban core of Buzet has the status of a protected cultural asset of the Republic of Croatia. In 2015, local authorities designed a strategic planning document for the town’s development that establishes the vision of Buzet as a modern town of satisfied people, competitive economy, attractive natural and cultural heritage, which bases its progress on traditional values and sustainable development.

[Credit of the pictures are from left to right: “Meet the wine growers of Buzet” © Hotel de la Confluence Agen ouest /  "Buzet" © Grad Buzet / “Croatian Villa Holidays - Buzet” © Azzurien Ltd / “Buzetska Subotina” © Turistička zajednica Buze / “Old Town Buzet” © Buzet Tourist Office / Credits of the main picture: "City of Buzet" © HRTURIZAM.HR)

Case Study: Buzet Historic Town Centre
Location: Buzet, Croatia
Data availability: Good
Stage of the case: Finished
Type of cultural heritage:
Funding / Type of recognition: International / Global level
Type of initiation:
Financial dimension value: Small (<1 mio €)
Physical dimension: Medium (group of buildings)

Strengths

Accuracy, structure, methodology, relevance, consistency, compatibility

Weaknesses

Overlapping, efficiency, coordination, clarifications regarding the pilot action