the town of hum

Once you find the place down some very small and narrow roads , Hum is a very interesting and well kept medieval town in the middle of nowhere..!..There are some nice small shops and a great , but small , restaurant...an interesting way to spend a few hours...

A beautiful small town. Very interesting architecture. When you enter the town everything looks miniature. Certainly if you are traveling visit.

We were on a tight schedule so only had 5 minutes to look around. I didn't get the 'smallest town in the world' vibe, but it was a nice detour for those that have more time to look around.

offering only parking (paid) and some souvenirs but you can virtually see how the time is stopped there. Some nice restauration of old houses is done but still a lot to work on.

The draw was of course to visit the 'Smallest Town in the World'. It did not disappoint at all and is found after venturing along a winding scenic road, past some ancient stones, which then led up to the hilltop. There is an entrance/parking fee on arrival, but Hum is a beautiful place, very serene and peaceful.It will only take an hour or so to tour the village, the views from the Church are very pleasant. There are a few shops selling local truffle products, olive oil and brandy. All in all a very sweet little place and well worth the visit.

The fact that it is "the smallest town in the World" made it a must see on our trip to Istria. You don't need much time there, but definitely interesting to see.

We loved our visit to Hum, peace and quite and resonable price for parking, food and souvenirs. I would definately move to this town if I had the oportunity since this peace and tranquility is no where to be found in whole Croatia. Special thanks to young girl who works in the parking who advised us to visit Kotli with waterfalls only couple of kilometers distance from Hum.

The smallest town in the world has less than 20 inhabitants but can be very busy - so best go early morning or late afternoon to enjoy strolling this quaint hill top town.What makes Hum a town rather than a village is its annual election of a Mayor. The judges of the parish gather round a stone table, carving notches in a wooden stick to make their choice.Beats the ballot box !!!The entrance to the town is through two copper doors engraved with Glagolitic writing and most of the medieval town walls are intact. There are only two streets with shops selling crafts, olive oil and truffles and a local brandy.The church with cemetery is just outside the town walls you can't miss it as it's right next to the car park !!The road from Roc to Hum is known as Aleja Glagolijasa (Glagolitic Alley) this is the best road to take - it is 7km (4.5 miles) long and is a sculpture trail. The sculptor was Zelmir Janes (1916-1996) and show the Glagolitic script .It all makes an interesting visit and is an easy drive if you are staying in Rovinj.

The smallest city in the world with 24 inhabitants, and so many great people and wonderful memories .. Accommodation at Mrs. Nela is like at home, and Mrs. Nela is so wonderful .. she has the best Biska - homemade brandy. Food in the only restaurant is homemade and very very tasty. Town gives you that feeling, as if we were back in the 17th century. Nature is so beautiful. I highly recommend.

On a trip through the Istria Peninsula of Croatia we visited this town because it is "unique" ... the smallest town in the world because it has 17 inhabitants. There are many other beautiful hill towns in this area, and there was nothing but an active church, and old church with unrestored frescoes, and a bunch of tourist shops. I think this was added to the itinerary to help the town's economy, but I would not have chosen to visit there knowing what I know now.

If you find yourself in central Istria near Buzet, it is worthwhile to take a 15km detour and spend a couple of hours to see this allegedly smallest town in the world. Leaving Buzet in direction Roč, turn at the first sign to Hum along the Glagolitic Road, with stone pieces representing all the letters of that ancient alphabet along the way. The entrance/parking fee is just above one euro. Originally built in early middle ages, it is now inhabited by a few shop and restaurant keepers. It is preserved in its original state. When visiting, take a stroll in the upper street (there are two), there are few shops that offer nice souvenirs, truffles and olive oil.

Unfortunately typical of so many old towns we visited in Croatia, lots of derelict properties so sad.However a very nice place to wander around if you let your mind travel back to when it was alive.Do not forget to go to the church which is just outside the actual town at the back of the car parking. We were advised by the parking attendant that although the church was locked the key was available from the restaurant.It is a must do simply as it is the worlds smallest town.The is a small fee for parking.

Little town that doesn't take long to explore :-) Got there early in the day and we pretty much had to place to ourselves. Just outside the town we stopped at Aleja Glagoljasa (Alley of Glagolites) which contains stone sculptures of the ancient Glagolitic alphabet.

The only reason to visit is that it is so small. The journey to Hum was more interesting than the 'town' itself.

Hum is a very quaint, tiny village in the Istrian countryside. Parking is only 10 Kuna (£1.10) so can't complain. Typical beautiful Croatian buildings. Large, well maintained church. Various small shops offering typical Croatian products. Worth the effort to visit.