The book Dark Shades of Istria represents a very significant novelty in the fields of the social and humanistic sciences as a bridge between ethnology, anthropology, economics, history, sociology, human geography and the other tourism studies. Additionally, this valuable study gives an original theoretical and methodological framework for the scientific study of the regional aspects of dark tourism. Finally, respecting the contribution to the national (Slovenian) and international recognition of dark tourism topics, the main significance of this book is presentation of the tragic (dark) historical events and places as the new locations of connections and understanding among people.