In the complete shade of the hinterland of Brtonigla, in the idyllic green scenery, one can find the gallery of the academic sculptor and painter Aleksandar Rukavina (1934. – 1985.). It is nicely nested and adapted to the mild descent, following the natural configuration of the soil. The Memorial Gallery shows the overview of works of this Zagreb-born artist, who had a special connection to the Istrian area and people. The Gallery was founded a couple of years after his death and its permanent collection shows the intersection of his abundant work as a sculptor. The verdant park surrounding the gallery emanates a special atmosphere of its own that daily enchants the inhabitants of this picturesque small town – for you it can be an excellent venue for a family picnic in the fresh breeze.