Istria à la Jules Verne
The novel "Mathias Sandorf" written by Jules Verne was published in 1885. The first part of the novel takes place in Trieste and Istria. We describe the course of events in Istria and reveal to you the locations where the action takes place. With our help, you can visit the Istrian places described by Jules Verne. It is a great opportunity to discover their beauty.
The photos show the original drawings from the book with events in Istria.
Brief description of the events from the novel:
The novel takes place in 1867. Mathias Sandorf and his two friends planned actions for the independence of Hungary from the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. The Austrian police discover them, capture them in Trieste and take them by carriage to Istria. They were placed in prison. They were accused of conspiracy. They are tried and sentenced to death. Mathias Sandorf manages to escape with one friend. They reach another location in Istria by underground river, then walk to an Istrian town on the coast. They meet a local fisherman, board his boat and escape by sea.
Arrival in prison 
Trial 
Escape 
Coming out of the underground river
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