Svetvinčenat (Italian: Sanvincenti, Chakavian: Savičenta, or Savicjenta) is a village and municipality in the south of the central part of Istria, Croatia, about 25 km southwest of Pazin and 25 km northeast of Pula.
The town is dominated by Grimani Castle which has two round towers and a living quarters.
The castle's current form dates from 1589 when the Venetian Marino Grimani renovated and bought it.
[3] Grimani Castle is one of the best-preserved examples of Venetian architecture in Istria.
[4] The town also has a number of churches, the oldest dating form the 13th century.