Probably the most photographed and the most picturesque town in Istria is Rovinj. Its urban medieval nucleus, close-built on the one-time islet dominated by St. Euphemias Church at the top, whose bell tower is topped by the sculpture of the patroness of the town, was proclaimed a cultural monument and is visited by thousands of tourists. Rovinj and its wooded coves and islands are a harmonious blend of natural and urban beauty.

Rovinj



Rovinj Croatia settles on the West Coast of Istria and together with the Porec is the strongest tourist destination in Istria and in Croatia and one of the best-selling destinations on the Mediterranean. Climate in Rovinj and surroundings is typical Mediterranean which means that has long and warm summers and mild winters. In Rovinj archipelago are located 22 islands and islets which additionally contributes the charm of that old Istrian town.

This gorgeous medeterranean town developed itself in late antiquity as an island and it was mentioned for the first time as Rubinium. Small in area the configuration of the island conditioned the building of the settlement with small houses packed tightly together in narrow step streets, vaulted passages and small squares. Rovinj began to extend outside its city walls at the end of the 17th century. The old part of the town was connected with the new by covering the channel between island and mainland in 1763. Rovinj is an important Istrian city with developed fishing, tobacco industry and tourism expanded last years. Today Rovinj has about 15 000 inhabitants and a valuable historical heritage preserved through its long history.

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