Culture of Novigrad
A Mediterranean Tapestry of Art & History
When you're ready to take a break from sunbathing and sailing, Novigrad’s cultural scene invites you to explore its boutique galleries, music festivals, and historic exhibitions. There’s always something to uncover.
Top 5 Permanent Exhibitions in Novigrad:
Lapidarium Museum
Lapidarium Museum exhibits pre-Romanesque stone works from the Novigrad cathedral, featuring delicate carvings that intertwine Christian symbols, animals, and mythical creatures. The Lapidarium Museum also showcases works by Croatian and international artists, along with contemporary art events during the summer.
Rigo Palace
Rigo Palace was once owned by a Venetian family and is an exceptional example of Central European Baroque architecture. The Rigo Palace has recently been transformed into a gallery that hosts contemporary art exhibitions.
Mauritius Ciborium
Mauritius Ciborium is a vaulted altar canopy above the baptistery in Novigrad and one of the few fully preserved early medieval ciboria. The Ciborium of St. Maurice is well worth a visit.
Dajla Monastery
Dajla Monastery is now abandoned, but this 19th-century palace was built by a French architect in the Neoclassical style. The Dajla Monastery features two massive columns that once held the gate, now one of the most beloved Instagram spots in all of Istria.
Shipwreck of Coriolanus
Shipwreck of Coriolanus is a Royal Navy Shakespeare-class warship from 1940, sunk by a mine on May 5, 1945. The Wreck of the Coriolanus lies off the coast of Novigrad, at a depth of 11 to 25 meters.
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