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Poreč


Poreč

History of Town Poreč

Poreč is a town on the coast of Istria peninsula in Croatia. The existence of natural harbor and settlement on the site was the reason why as early as 2nd century B.C. a Roman castrum was built there, and in the 1st century the town became Julia Paternium colony. The establishment of the Roman settlement brought a typical town structure with two diagonal streets Cardum and Decumanus, of which the latter is still in use today. Classic Roman urban structure of Poreč is, besides the structure of Zadar, a rare example in the Adriatic region. The most famous part of the cultural and artistic enrichment of Poreč is definitely the Euphrasios Basilica. The oldest part of the basilica is Maur's Oratory from 3rd century, built as an ecclesia domestica where prosecuted Christians had an assembly. There is preserved document about the existance of members of Poreč early Christian congregation.

Interior of the Euphrasios Basilica in Poreč

Apartments in Poreč

Bishop Euphrasios later in 5th century built new and decorated basilica. The highest level of decorations of the basilica are its wall and floor mosaics. Among the few Baroque monuments there is Stinčić palace, which has been Poreč Town Museum. Poreč with its surrounding area has developed into one of the biggest Croatian tourist zones. Like Rovinj, Poreč has many hotels and private apartments and rooms for accommodation and it is popular as a tourist destination in any season, especially in summertime. Near Poreč, there is a small island Nicholas, which has a tower from 1400, one of the oldest preserved lighthouses on the Adriatic. Tourist like to come to Poreč for sightseeing, as well as sunbathing and swimming in its bays, also known as lagoons.
Porec Apartments
206

Porec Villa Diana
Owner: Diana Stevanović
Address: Ive Andrića 10, Porec, Croatia
Rent: 45 €

186

Porec Apartment House Volta
Owner: Apartments Rona
Address: Volta 2, Červar Porat, Porec, Croatia
Rent: 70 €

143

Porec Apartments Sanja
Owner: Sanja Hiti Tekstor
Address: Materada 29, Porec, Croatia
Rent: 50 €

142

Porec Vila Marinela
Owner: Marina Veselić
Address: Kvajera 32, Porec, Croatia
Rent: 50 €

136

Porec Apartments Kalnak
Owner: Gabriela Kalnak
Address: Materada 7, Porec, Croatia
Rent: 75 €

61

Porec Apartmani Alma
Owner: Alma Opatić
Address: Bračka 35, Porec, Croatia
Rent: 40 €