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Rovinj old town
Harbour peninsula
Colourful houses climb a peninsula to St Euphemia’s church, its tower modelled on Venice.
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About Rovinj old town
Rovinj’s old town rises on a former island above the sea, a tangle of lanes and stairways lined with colourful houses, old town gates and the arch of Balbi. At the top stands the Church of St Euphemia, whose bell tower is modelled on St Mark’s in Venice and gives the town its unmistakable skyline. Climb the hill for the view out over the islands, browse the galleries of Grisia on the way down, then find a seat by the harbour to watch the sun drop into the sea. Early mornings are wonderfully peaceful.
Our take
- Brightly painted houses
- St Euphemia’s bell tower
- Harbour sunsets
- Address
- Rovinj, the Balkans
- Our city guide
- On our Zagreb guide
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Rovinj old town before you go.
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