Hum, Croatia

Hum [hu ː m] (Italian Colmo, dt: Chelm ) is a city in the western Croatian region of Istria, 14 km from Buzet.

The city in which to live only about 30 people, is being the 'smallest town in the world " and is advertised with its medieval cityscape a tourist attraction.

History

Already at the time of early Christianity emerged on the hill first settlements built on the remains of even older castle ruins.

The layout and appearance of the present town was laid in the 11th century when the fortress and a first row of houses were built. Hum was first documented in 1102 under the name Castrum Chelm. At the time of Venice during the 16th and 17th century, the walls were renewed and strengthened by two towers.

Hum was in its long history, one of the cultural centers of the Glagolitic alphabet. This writing was even used in the area around Hum until the beginning of the 19th century. The Glagolitic Alley between Roč and Hum is reminiscent of the development of writing.

Attractions

The Baroque Church of the Assumption was built in 1802, this coming on the site of an earlier 13th century and rebuilt in 1609 church. Inside the church there are five richly decorated marble altars and valuable paintings. The free-standing bell tower was built in 1552.

The original gate was built between the 11th and 12th centuries. Its current shape was the gate in 1562nd Today's double-wing gates made ​​of copper with the two large handles and door knockers were installed in 1981.

On a stone table in the Loggia of the council was elected for one year from the 16th century for several decades. As tradition, this ceremony was introduced in 1997 again.

In the north, outside the city fortress is built in the 12th century and renovated in 1904 rormanische cemetery church of St. Jerome. Inside the church, located in the 12th century under the influence of Byzantine painting created frescoes as well as several written from the 12th to the 14th century originated in Glagolitic inscriptions. A plaque from the 12th century is even considered as one of the oldest evidence of the Glagolitic script.

Loggia

City ​​gate

Alley in Hum

Hum - the smallest town in the world

Cemetery Church of Saint Jerome

Culinary

In Humska konoba, the only inn of the town, the famous Biska is baked and served. The exact recipe of this pomace Brands consisting of mistletoe and four herbs is regarded as strictly confidential. Narrated is the recipe, starting from the Celtic ancestors, for over 2000 years. The Biska are also rumored to have healing properties against arteriosclerosis and high blood pressure.