Malchina is a charming and tranquil village situated in the stunning Karst region, renowned for its pristine natural beauty and rugged terrain. With a population of approximately 220 people and fewer than 100 houses, this small community has made significant strides in promoting eco-sustainability and preserving the unique ecosystem of the region.

In 1113, the settlement is first documented with the characteristic Slovenian name Malchinasella. The settlement was referenced again in numerous local papers in the next centuries, but it became recognized during the First World War due to Austro-Hungarian troops in the area and its vicinity to Mount Ermada, the site of intense combat.

The Malchina plaza is dominated by a Baroque-style church dedicated to San Nicol, which was built in 1305, and a local stone house with a loggia on the surface and side staircases. This was Between 1856 until 1928, it served as the municipal headquarters.

Due to its closeness to Mount Ermada, the final Austrian bulwark built in the defense of Trieste and its port of strategic importance for the empire, the settlement was destroyed by artillery fire during the Great War.