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Croatia
Croatia is a beautiful small country situated on the Adriatic coast. It is known as the country of a thousand islands. If you have ever dreamt about being on a small island alone with someone, this is the place for you. If you are a nature lover, Croatia offers: camping, mountain hiking/biking, spelunking, rafting, scuba diving and skydiving. Besides its natural beauty, it also offers: a unique history, a unique mixture of cuisines, many internationally recognized hotels and helpful individuals.
Zagreb is the capital of the country. It may not attract as many visitors as the coastal towns of Rijeka or Split or Zadar or Dubrovnik but is well worth a visit. There are many museums in town and at night there are lots of things going on.
The Croation coast is among the most beautiful in the world. It has unique cities like Split with its palace of Diocletian or Dubrovnik which was the rival of Venice for centuries, great almost deserted beaches and more than 1001 islands to choose from.
Plitvice is Croatia's most famous National Park. It has many lakes and waterfalls and is ideal for hiking or trekking.
Porec
Porec is a historic town half way up the western side of the magnificent istrian peninsula. A tourist haven which is rich in history and coastal beauty. Plenty of hotels and private accomodation. The local people are more than friendly and you should not miss the drive through the local villages for a taste of local made wine and food. visit porec.com for more information.
Sights
Round Tower
Built in the second half of the l5th century. It is well preserved. There is a terrace on the top which can be visited.
address:
Narodni trg
Pentagonal Tower
Located at the beginning of the main street, Decumanus, at the entrance of the old city heart. It was built in the mid l5th century in Gothic style. There is a relief of a Mletke lion on it. Up until the French occupation, parts of the Great City Doors were preserved.
address:
Decumanus str.
Temple of Neptune
In park, west of the Marafor Square, only fragments of the classical temple which was dedicated to the god of the sea, remain preserved.
Forum Romanum
The old Roman Forum can be found at the end of the main decumanus (today Decumanus Street). At a few points, a stone pavement of the square, from the classical period, is visible under the present day pavement.
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address:
Decumanus Str.
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House of two saints
Built in the 14/15th century in a Romanesque style. It derived its name from the two stone relief figures of the two saints alongside the window on the last floor. On the ground floor a large stone arch stands out.
address:
St. Mauro Str.
Romanesque house
A building from the l3th century that stands at a point where Decumanus Street meets the Marafor Square. Interesting wooden balcony. Romanesque biforium and mono Iithic archivolt.
address:
Decumanus Str.
Basilica
the most valuable cultural monument in Porec. It was built on the remains of an earlier tri-naval basilica, in the first half of the 6th century, during the period of Bishop Euphrasius, whose name it bears.
Porec Museum
The Native Museum of Porec building is situated in a Baroque palace, Sincic, from the 18th century. On the ground floor there is a collection of stone monuments with Roman scriptures, and an archaeological collection of prehistoric ceramic works.
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