Porec Travel Guide
Travel to Porec - Picturesque Istrian Town with Roman Past
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Porec is one of many picturesque towns situated along the Istrian coast of Croatia. Formed in Roman times the old town sits on a peninsula separated from the mainland by a canal. Evidence of its history can be seen in the rectangular pattern of streets, the remains of the Roman temple and the tradition of producing wine and olive oil. The town’s main historical attraction is the Euphrasian Basilica, dating from the 6th century, which was given UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 1997.
Porec has been a tourist destination for many years since the first public beach was created in 1895 on the island of Sveti Nikola, which shelters Porec from the open sea, and in 1910, with the creation of the Hotel Rivijera and the Rivijera beach in the southern part of the town.
Porec became even more popular in the 1970’s and today many cultural events are held in the old town throughout the year such as classical music concerts, jazz evenings, folk evenings and during the summer some of the streets and squares are the stage of the summer Street art. The Euphrasian Basilica has for many years been the location for classical music concerts during the summer months when renowned musicians from Croatia and abroad come to perform here.
Attractions in Porec
Dating from 553, the Euphrasian Basilica in Porec, was named after Euphrasius, the Bishop of Porec who in the 6th century commissioned the building of this magnificent three-nave basilica on the site of an earlier church. The building consists of an octagonal baptistery, the bishop's palace and a triple nave apse decorated with magnificent mosaics. Other features include marble slabs with mother-of-pearl and multicoloured stone incrustations. The Basilica is the most important cultural monument in Porec and represents one of the most important monuments of Byzantine art. The original structure on this site was the Maurus’ Oratory built in the second half of the 3rd century. Maurus was the first Bishop of Porec and today is the patron saint of Porec and its diocese.
The Istrian Council House was originally a Gothic Franciscan church dating from the 13th century. Its Baroque interior dates from the mid 18th century. Today the building is used by the District Parliament as well as being the location for choir concerts.
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