The 13th-century Romanesque Gothic bell tower in Motovun stands 27 meters tall and served as a vital observation point for the Mirna river valley.
Motovun bell tower - Romanesque Gothic bell tower with a serrated crown (Gibelin crown) that dominates the landscape of the Mirna river valley is 27 meters high, and was built in the 13th century as the main tower and observation tower. In case of danger, the guards whose crew was constantly in the bell tower sent messages to the surrounding castles by the light of the fire, which they lit on the platform at the top of the bell tower. During the day, they used smoke for the same purpose. The bell tower is the only remaining of the former five towers, which are shown on the oldest, but also on today's coat of arms of Motovun.
The Municipal Palace in Motovun is the best-preserved Romanesque public building in Istria and Croatia, dating back to 1248 and serving both as a town hall and a defensive structure.
The Tower „New Gate” in Motovun is a 17th-century fortification featuring historical defensive architecture and a lapidary collection of Roman tombstones and coats of arms.
Gradiziol is a historic suburb of Motovun that developed during the 14th and 15th centuries, featuring the church of St. Margaret and 18th-century architecture.
The Main City Gate in Motovun is a 14th-century structure featuring Gothic and Romanesque elements that served as the primary defensive entrance to the city.
Andrea Antico Square is the main square of Motovun, named after the famous 15th-century music publisher and composer born in the town. It features historic well shafts, including one with the oldest Venetian lion in Motovun, and serves as the primary venue for public events.
The City Printing House Antico offers unique, hand-printed Motovun souvenirs created on a medieval Gutenberg press replica using artisanal paper.