History of Umag is Evident Today

Umag is a city in Croatia with a deep history and culture. The rise to the popular tourist destination it is today began centuries ago. In ancient times, Umag was inhabited by the Romans, who used the city as their summer residence.

The luxury and brilliance of those times are reflected today in the many Venetian-style houses that can be found in and around the city.

Through the centuries, Umag spent periods under Venetian, French and Italian rule – among others – before becoming part of the Republic of Croatia in 1954. In 1993, Umag became an independent municipality and was awarded the status of a town in 1997.

Umag's buildings from its earliest stages – the Late Antiquity and Early Middle Ages – have been mostly destroyed due to its turbulent past. Despite this, the city has maintained its historical significance, as remnants still exist to provide a reminder of what it was in its original form.

Centuries-old architecture can still be seen in the city's many churches and distinctive narrow streets, staples of traditional Istrian style.

Parish church of The Assumption of V. Mary in the historical old part of Umag