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Motovun is a town in central Istria, Croatia.

The population of the village itself is 531, with a total of 983 residents in the municipality (2001).

It is situated on a hill 270 meters above sea level. On top of a Motovun hill is probably the most beautiful medieval town in Istria, with houses scattered all over the hill.

On the slopes of the hill, grapes for famous Istrian wines are grown. The river Mirna flows below the hill and on the other side of the river there is the famous Motovun forest, rich with truffles, which became popular through Vladimir Nazor's well known novel Veli Joze, about a well-tempered peasant giant who "lived" there.

Since 1999, Motovun hosts the international Motovun Film Festival.

A plan of Motovun is displayed on the reverse of the 10 kuna banknote. Motovun is the birthplace of race car driver Mario Andretti as well as the prominent Renaissance music printer Andrea Antico.

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