Cere: Hotels and accommodations

In Cere, Trail 651 leads through the Cere Forest, past a pond and Varine, large artificial pits from abandoned flint sand mines. After leaving the forest, the trail reaches a clearing with views of the peaks of Mount Učka. Those wishing to book a hotel in Cere can then continue their accommodation search.

Landscape

The landscaped hill with the Church of St Matthew in Cere is characterized by numerous older trees, predominantly cypresses.

History

The Church of St Matthew and St Matthias the Apostles in Cere is located 5.5 km southeast of the municipal center of Žminj. The single-nave church was built in 1630 on the site of an earlier church, and the vestibule was added in 1698. The church was consecrated in 1711; the date is recorded in an inscription carved into the altar.

Culture

Folklorno društvo Cere was founded in 1945 and is described as the oldest folklore society in Istria. It includes musicians, dancers and singers who regularly perform at folklore showcases in Istria, Croatia and abroad. At the society, children learn Istrian dances and songs, including the Ceranski balun.

A 360-degree virtual tour of Cere also includes a view inside the Church of St Matthew, with descriptions in Croatian, English and German.

Events

Matejeva in Cere has been held as a humanitarian event at least eight times. Volunteers from the Parish of St. Matthew prepare the food served at Matejeva. In the reported celebration of Matejeva, Mass was held on Sunday, September 21.

Other places in the same selection: Žagrići, Gradisce, Pifari, Debeljuhi, Krculi, Gržini, Prkačini and Žminj.

To the main travel overview: Općina Žminj.