If viewed in a tourist sense, faith was one of the oldest travel motives and such as, it has always been important for man. Therefore, the significance of the spiritual component as an integral part oft he tradition and culture of mankind from the point of view of a man, that is, a religious tourist is the basis for the development of religious tourism. Religious tourism istoday most focused on visiting destinationsthat are based on religious attractionsin the formo of sacred objects and religous events. The area of Istria is rich in sacral buildings, sacral history and religious eventsand, as such, has great potential for the development of religious tourism. The current state of religous tourism in Istria is not satisfactorc, but with the good cooperation oft he local Tourist Bord, local self-government units ecclesiastical institutions, as well as quality promotion, religious tourism in Istria csn be raised to a higher level and incorporated into other forms of tourism for what better offer to touristscoming to Istria.