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History


Brtonigla, just as other places in Istria, has a very interesting history. The settlement was erected on a picturesque hill on the place of the former remains of the ancient castle. After Roman conquest fortifications became towns and then feudal castles as well. To this very day this area rich in architectural remains of numerous castles, prehistoric settlements from the Bronce Age is proclaimed the Ancient Monuments. For the first time Brtonigla was mentioned in the old manuscript od 1234 under name of Ortoneglo, Roman Hortus Niger (Black Gardens) probably after its black and rich soil. It seemed that since the 9th Century this area was at long last at peace, but its prosperity was first disturbed by wars, diseases and conquests.