Grimalda
Village
Grimalda is located in Croatia
Grimalda
Grimalda
Coordinates: 45°19′N 13°59′E / 45.317°N 13.983°E / 45.317; 13.983
Country Croatia
County Istria
MunicipalityCerovlje
Area
  Total1.7 sq mi (4.3 km2)
Population
 (2021)[2]
  Total75
  Density45/sq mi (17/km2)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
52402 Cerovlje
Area code052

Grimalda is an ancient village or hamlet in Istria, Croatia, mentioned for the first time in 1202. It is located on a 447 meters hilltop. This place is also called Belvedere d'Istria because of the magnificent views.

History

The name Grimalda is of Lombard origin (Grimoaldo), a Germanic tribe that dominated northern Italy from the 6th to 8th centuries. The Romanic Church of St. George situated on the graveyard was erected in 13th century and reconstructed during the Gothic period when pillars were added on its outside. Towards the end of the last century, in 1891, beside the old church, the new parish Church of St. George was built in Neoclassical style. The main square is still called with the German word 'Platz' by the inhabitants. The inhabitants are called 'Grimaldesi'.

The small church of St. George, it has been redecorated several times and, consequently, apart from the original Romanesque elements, it also has gothic supporting walls. Close to this small church is the bigger neoclassical church, also dedicated to St. George.

Demographics

According to the 2021 census, its population was 75.[2]

References

  1. Register of spatial units of the State Geodetic Administration of the Republic of Croatia. Wikidata Q119585703.
  2. 1 2 "Population by Age and Sex, by Settlements, 2021 Census". Census of Population, Households and Dwellings in 2021. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. 2022.

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