Sightseeings Rovinj

The Church of St. Euphemia

     One of the most famous sights in Rovinj is the church of St. Euphemia built somewhere at the beginning of the 10th century. During the year 800 sarchopagus with the remained of St. Euphemia was brought to the town of Rovinj and it was placed in the small church of St. Jurij, however that church soon became too small for all the pilgrims that started to come to Rovinj and thus a lot bigger church was built – the church of St. Euphemia. The church was built in the manner of Baroque Venetian style.

 

Old Town

     The old city centre of Rovinj is certainly the most interesting part of the town. Narrow streets and huddled houses, balconies, windows, terraces and portals bearing the marks of Baroque, Neoclassicism, Renaissance, Roman and Gothic architecture make this picturesque little town even more charming an interesting for those who love art and history.

 

The Romanesque Chapel of the Holy Trinity

     This chapel, shaped like a heptagon, is the most important Romanesque building in Rovinj. This chapel is a real jewel for all those who love Romanesque art because the chapel has a transenna depicting various scenes from Golgotha. Today, this charming little chapel serves as a gallery.

 

     The City hall from 1308, the gate of St. Benedict, Big square with its Renaissance houses from the 16th century as well as the bell-tower with the image of st. Euphemia (1651) as well as the Franciscan monastery and the chapel of St. Francis are also interesting to see if one comes to Rovinj.

     Pristine nature, indented coast, mild climate, historic sights, great restaurants and hotels turned this beautiful town into one of the most desirable tourist centres in Croatia.