The Brijuni or the Brijuni Islands are a group of fourteen small islands in the Croatian part of the northern Adriatic Sea, separated from the west coast of the Istrian peninsula by the narrow Fažana Strait. The largest island, Veliki Brijun Island, lies 2 kilometres off the coast.

On the Brijuni there are several archaeological and cultural sites.

At four sites on Veliki Brijun Island over 200 dinosaur footprints have been discovered, which can be traced to the Cretaceous Period from where Brijuni Cretaceous Park gets its name.

The island encompasses several archeological sites. There is the 13th century AD St. Mary’s Church which was built by the Knights Templar. There are also two ancient Roman villa remains, from the 2nd Century BC and remains of a Byzantine fort. The last remain is Hill-fort which indicates a Bronze Age settlement on the island dating back to 14th century BC.

The island houses an exhibition dedicated to Josip Broz Tito, showcasing photographs of more than a hundred state visits to the island.[1] According to an analysis of reviews, many visitors find the exhibit anachronistic or even unsettling.[1] The lower floor of the museum is dedicated to stuffed animals, derived from the island’s zoo.

There are also several exhibitions including natural history and art exhibitions, and archaeological collections.