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Porec is located on the western
coast of Istria, in the a Mediterranean region that mostly
belongs to the Republic of Croatia. It
is the Mediterranean area closest to the countries
of Central Europe.
Today, with its surrounding region, it has
about 17.000 residents. During the summer
it hosts more than 70 000 tourists.
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The small peninsula,
where the heart of the old city lies has been inhabited
6.000 years ago. Two thousand years
ago, after conquering the inhabitants Histri,
the Romans established their colony called Parentium,
on this location.
During its turbulent past, the city was ruled by Byzantium, the Venetian
Republic, Napoleon's France, Austro-Hungarian Monarchy,
Italy and finally Yugoslavia.
Today, Porec is a real tourist metropolis of Croatian
tourism, due to of the advantages of the climate,
a mixture of blue Istria and green Istria (the interior
of Istria, especially world famous wines and olive
oils), historical sights, a large selection of accommodation
units of all types and also due to the proximity of most
Central European countries.
With over 3,850 sunny hours per year, the sea temperature
in summer can rise to 28 °C.
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The old town is a cultural monument in itself.
The most notable religious complex is the Euphrasian Church with a basilica from the 6th century.
The mosaics that decorate the interior and facade of the church are among
the most beautifully preserved works of Byzantine art.
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Bishop's Tron
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Bishop's Tron Bishop's
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Remains of Neptune's Temple, 1st
Century
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Remains of Neptune's Temple, 1st
Century
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Remains of Neptune's Temple, 1st
Century
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Romanic house, 12th c.
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Romanic house, 12th c.
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| UNESCO
has classified the whole complex
since 1997, as the world's cultural heritage. |
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Distances from Poreč (in km):
- Railway station Pazin:
32
- Airport Pula: 60
- Sport airport and aero-taxi Vrsar: 12
- Rovinj 35, Pula 55, Koper
55, Trieste 70, Rijeka 90, Zagreb 250,
- Ljubljana 150, Venice 290,
Milano 480, München 600, Wien 540, Budapest 600,
Praga 800, Frankfurt 950,
Amsterdam 1400
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