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Best known church in Porec is 6th century Basilica Euphrasiana - this basilica is today the most valuable cultural property in Porec and is a true architectural treasure. It was registered on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1997.
Porec - the shining pearl of Istria located on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula.
It has a long history and almost the whole town is a monument. Most interesting is the Old City (former Roman castrum), situated on the peninsula.
Euphrasian Basilica
The Great Temple
Porec - the old town
THE GREAT TEMPLE – northwest of the Marafor Square. The remains (a part of the wall and foundation) of an ancient temple from the beginning of the 1st century. THE TEMPLE OF NEPTUNE – in a park, west of the Marafor Square, only fragments of the ancient temple, which was dedicated to the god of the sea, Neptune, are preserved.
For more information about Porec, visit the Porec Tourist Board link:
A Roman settlement was constructed around the 2nd century BC.The silhouette of a city is visible in the geometrically symmetrical placement of the streets. The City of Porec has preserved this appearance with the main streets Cardo Maximus and Decumanus as well as the centrally located Forum.
Pentagonal Tower
ROUND TOWER was built in 1475 near an earlier structure which has not been preserved.
Following its restoration, this tower has also been turned into a bar, located in its central room and on the watchtower, now a terrace with a view of the waterfront and the Island of Sveti Nikola.
Inside the tower, loopholes and the original steep stone stairs have been preserved.
PENTAGONAL TOWER was erected in 1447 on the foundations of an earlier medieval tower built on the remains of an ancient one.
Under strict instructions given by conservator-restorers, the restaurant was open in the restored tower, and the sightseeing made available to anyone.
Round Tower