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Hum is located in the north-central Croatia Istria Peninsula, Guinness World Records certified "the world's smallest city". This miniature ancient city has a population of only about 20-30 people, but has a complete urban structure and a thousand years of history. Its iconic stone-walled hilltop castle, built in 1102 as a medieval military fortress, still retains its Romanesque architecture.
The 12th-century church of St. Jerome, with its frescoes in Gothic and Renaissance styles, remains in the old town of Khoum. The traditional annual "Election of the Mayor of Khum", in which the inhabitants of Khum vote for their leader on wooden boards, is a unique folklore that has been practiced for centuries. At the entrance to the city, the stone boulevard "Glagolitic Alley" inscribes the history of Croatian writing in the ancient Glagolitic alphabet.
Visitors can walk through the main street, which is only 100 meters long, and visit the hand-forged silver jewelry workshop in Hum and taste the local specialty, Biska. It is a 2-hour drive from the capital Zagreb, and it is recommended to combine this with a visit to the nearby town of Rovin. The best time to visit is from May to September, when you can take part in the medieval-themed summer festivals.
Allagash is a small town in Aroostook County in the northern part of the U.S. state of Maine, not an independent country. It is located in a remote wilderness area known for the Allagash River, which flows through the region. This area is part of the vast Allagash Wilderness Waterway, one of the most famous primitive canoeing destinations in the eastern United States.
The Allagash River stretches for 92 miles with gentle currents and unspoiled natural beauty surrounded by dense forests on both sides. It is inhabited by wildlife such as elk, black bear, and whitetail deer, and is ideal for bird watching and fishing. In winter, the snow is deep enough for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. The famous Allagash Falls is the region's signature sight.
Once an important route for timber transportation in the 19th century, the area retains traces of its old log driving history, and its ecological integrity was ensured in 1966 when the Allagash Wilderness Waterway was placed under the Maine Conservation System, and in 1970 when it was recognized under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. Today, it attracts outdoor enthusiasts seeking solitude and adventure, offering basic amenities such as campgrounds and cabins.