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Africa/Asmara |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Europe/Zagreb |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+2 |
Zula is a historic port town on the Red Sea coast of Eritrea, near the Dahlak Islands in the north of the country. The area is known for the ruins of the ancient trading port of Adulis, once an important maritime gateway for the kingdom of Axum, connecting Africa with the Arabian Peninsula and the Indian Ocean trade network. Today Zula preserves archaeological remains and the surrounding waters are rich in marine ecology and coral reefs.
Zula is situated on an arid coastal plain backed by eastern mountain ranges and has a hot and dry climate. The nearby waters are a hotspot for marine biodiversity in the Red Sea, attracting a small number of eco-tourists. Despite its limited infrastructure, the location is strategic and has historically been the focus of regional trade and military activity on many occasions.
Currently dominated by small-scale fishing and sporadic tourism, Zula is relatively underdeveloped economically. The Eritrean government has proposed development plans, but the full potential has yet to be realized due to financial constraints and international relations. The town's historical heritage and natural landscape still provide a unique basis for future sustainable development.
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.