The Buzet carnival is one of the most famous carnivals in the area of Istria and Kvarner. With more than 70 masquerade groups, the Carnival in Buzet gathers more than 1,000 masquerades every year. You can find an abundance of joy, laughter, positivity and joy on the streets of Buzet during the carnival. If you want to visit Istria during the carnival this year, visiting the Carnival in Buzet is definitely a great decision. This beautiful Istrian town has prepared plenty of interesting carnival content, great entertainment and gastronomic delicacies.
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Get to know Buzet – the city of truffles and fine wines
Buzet is a small town in the very north of Istria near the border with Slovenia, located on a hill above the very fertile valley of the largest Istrian river Mirna. The old town of Buzet is located on a hill, while at the foot of it is the newer part of the town, the so-called Fountain. The town is very picturesque, and from its ramparts there is an impressive view of the valley through which the Mirna River flows and the slopes of Ćićarija. Today, Buzet is best known as the city of truffles and fine wines, but also of Croatian motoring. In Buzet, you can visit local taverns, restaurants and rural households where you can try top Istrian delicacies, including the famous Istrian truffle prepared in many different ways. In Buzet, you can spend an active holiday in the fresh air with delicious local food.
What to visit in Buzet?
The old town of Buzet has four town squares that connect three streets. In the Old Town there is an interesting, very narrow street with the sign Ku pasan, pasan. At the very end of the Old Town, there is the Church of St. George and two viewpoints from which there are beautiful views of the surroundings of Buzet and the city itself below. You can also visit the National Museum, located in the Bigatto Palace from 1639. An archaeological collection, an ethnological collection where folk costumes are exhibited, an old Buzet kitchen, a collection of agricultural tools and a gallery for occasional art exhibitions are open to visitors.
If you want to experience the old spirit of Buzet, come to the largest and most massive event in the Old Town, called the traditional Saturday. On that day, the first Sunday after the feast of St. Marije Mala, old craft workshops were opened, of which there used to be the most precisely in Buzet. Be sure to try Buzet beer “Favorit”. In the lower part of the city, you can visit the Aura distillery and taste and learn a lot about the production of gin, multiple award-winning Teranin liqueur, bisque, and even vinegar and jam.
Carnival in Buzet – the charm of Buzet in the off-season
Carnival in Buzet is a great opportunity to get to know all the charms and beauty of Buzet outside the heart of the season. The beautiful streets of Buzeta are an excellent host for the extremely popular carnival, which hosts many local and foreign masquerades every year. Great fun at every step, plenty of laughter and joy and colorful fun costumes – these are the reasons why the carnival in Buzet is a great idea. The Buzet Carnival lasts for several weeks, and the highlight of the carnival is certainly the Great Masquerade Parade in Buzet, which brings together more than 1,000 different masks every year. A multitude of colorful masquerades will walk through the streets of picturesque Buzet, creating a wonderful atmosphere that no one can resist.
Children’s masquerade matinee
Children’s masquerade matinee is a sort of introduction to all masquerade events in Buzet. An interesting children’s gathering made up of children of all ages, shows the creativity and beauty of the children of Buzeština. Although the Children’s Masquerade Matinee is only an introduction to the carnival events in Buzet, it is always very well attended by many children and parents. All the beauty of a children’s masquerade matinee is evoked by the multitude of adorable radiant children’s faces and the abundance of laughter that penetrates into the depths of human hearts. Overjoyed parents, proud of their colorful and creatively masked little ones, have fun watching the gaiety and joy of the crowd of children.
Interesting masquerade balls around Buzet
As a sort of prelude to the Great Masquerade Parade, numerous interesting masquerade balls are held throughout Buzet and its surroundings. Attractive masked balls are a combination of great fun, song and dance and unforgettable enjoyment under masks. Although Buzet is a kind of center of carnival events, the fact that there are enthusiasts in the vicinity of Buzet who contribute to the beauty of the fifth season is certainly pleasing. Masquerade balls in Buzet provide a lot of fun for all ages, and are especially intended for all adults who want to have fun under masks. Thematic gatherings where various creative and colorful masks are presented are an opportunity to have fun like never before in your life. If you haven’t yet, it’s time to experience the magic of partying under masks.
Big masquerade parade in Buzet
The central event of the entire Buzet carnival is definitely the big masked parade. A huge gathering of masquerades from the Istrian region results in a wonderful and very interesting parade that often ironically and satirically depicts current events in the country. The big masquerade parade of Buzet gathers a huge number of masquerades from Buzet and the entire Istrian region. Spectators and visitors of the Buzet Carnival are often surprised by attractive creations prepared by creative masquerade groups. Lots of interesting details, colorful masks and entertaining performers – they are a great reason why you should visit the Masquerade Parade in Buzet.
The carnival in Buzet ends with the traditional throwing of the horn
After several weeks of various entertainment events in Buzet, the entire carnival ends on Ash Wednesday. That day is marked by two main attractions, the throwing of horns and the burning of waste. And while burning the wasteland is a tradition in many places around Croatia, horn throwing is a specialty that characterizes the Carnival in Buzet. Throwing the horn is a popular traditional game from Buzet, which has its roots far back in time. Namely, the owners of the mills in the valley of the Mirna river have always been in conflicts, and everything culminated in throwing horns at a masquerade dinner. Years later, the horn-throwing game, which characterizes the Buzet carnival, was invented.
The Buzet Carnival is an extremely popular carnival event in Istria, which lasts for several weeks. With more than 1,000 masked men in a large masked parade and numerous accompanying events, the Carnival in Buzet is definitely worth a tourist visit. So don’t wait, rent a villa and enjoy Istria!