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.
Gradiziol- At the entrance to the historic part of town is a cemetery with the church of St. Margaret. This part of the city is called Gradiziol, and as a suburb it developed during the 14th and 15th centuries. Gradiziol was entered through a door that was located at the beginning of today's street. The northern approach to the suburbs was guarded by a series of tall, partly fortified houses, and the southern side by a moat wall (Fossal Street). Today's appearance of Gradiziol was given in the 18th century with minor architectural interventions during the 19th century.
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.
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.
The Parish Church of St. Stephen the First Martyr in Motovun is a historic 16th-century church designed by Andrea Palladio, known for its rich sacral inventory including the Altariolo Colleoni and a relic of the Holy Thorn.