Porec

This port on the western coast of Istria, is one the most developed tourist centers, not only in Istria, but on the whole Adriatic coast. Today, Poreč offers everything a modern tourist could want: rest, recreation, sport, entertainment, cuisine, shopping and, of course, beaches.

Inhabited as early as the 2nd century BC, Poreč was a Roman castrum. Later it received municipium status, then became a colony in the first century AD. The Roman castrum layout is still evident in present day Poreč. Marafor square, with its three ancient temples, is the former Roman central square. The best preserved temple is that of Neptune, from the 2nd century AD. The Basilica of Euphrasius, the most valuable cultural monument still preserved, was built in the 6th century. Built in Byzantine style, it contains mosaics considered among the most beautiful in the world.