POREČ

Poreč is a tourist destination known for splendid landscapes, long tourist tradition, as well as numerous and well-equipped tourist complexes: Plava Laguna, Zelena Laguna, Brulo, Pical and Spadi. The surroundings of Porec were inhabited in the Neolithic Period. The town was founded by the Romans (Parentium) and the town plan has remained to this day. The climate is very mild, without oppressive heat in the summer. The area has rich vegetation; in certain places pine trees stretch almost to the sea. The economy is based on agriculture, wine, olive and fruit growing, fishing and tourism. The old part of town lies on a small peninsula separated from the mainland by an artificial channel. It is protected from the sea by Sveti Nikola island that has a sandy and rocky beach.
Porec offers its visitors various activities including several hundred tennis courts, fitness centers, facilities for other sports, horseback riding, water skiing, bungee jumping, sailing and diving. Euphrasias Basilica (placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997), Decumanus Street, Marafor Square, Sabornica, Homeland Museum, ruins of Roman temples…

Excursions: Lim - Rovinj (by boat) Rovinj - Pula - Vizace ( Nezakcij) Porec - Baredine Cave (Baredine) Novigrad - Groznjan - Motovun Buzet - Draguc - Pazin Brijuni - Vodnjan Lim ( Limski Channel) - Rovinj Buzet - Roc – Glagolitic Alley - Hum - Kotle source: Generalturist

What to see?
Euphrasios basilica
Euphrasios basilica is the most important cultural monument of Poreč. It is a complex of sacral buildings dating from the 5th century. The original church was extended in the 6th century. The basilica was built under Byzantine Empire, under the patronage of bishop Euphrasios. This unique building was ornamented with beautiful, unique mosaics. From 1997 UNESCO protects Euphrasios basilica as a world heritage site.
Cardo Maximus i Decumanus Streets
Poreč preserved its basic form of a Roman castrum. Two main streets, Cardo and Decumanus are still preserved in their original forms dividing the town in four parts and serving as a basis for a net of town streets. Roman Forum with Roman temples was built on Marafor square. One of the temples was dedicated to god Neptune. There are still several Romanic houses as well as a few beautiful Venetian gothic palaces.
Istrian Assembly hall
Istrian assembly hall was originally a Franciscan church dating from the 13th century. It was later decorated in baroque style in 18th century. Many cultural events take place in the Assembly hall. source: Adriatica.net

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