Plan your Travels to Rovinj
The Old Town of Rovinj with sea-fronted, colorful facades, was once an island. When the town was under Venetian rule in 1763, the island was connected to the mainland. The city had seven gates, three of which have been preserved to this day. The largest monument in the city, the Church of St. Euphemia, is a Venetian Baroque building open to visitors.
Rovinj is a stunning little city in Croatia filling every inch of a peninsula bordered on three sides by the Adriatic Sea. The core of the old town is mostly Venetian and built with pale limestone that glows in the sun, containing exciting fragments from every stage of its turbulent history.
On a visit you can tour the maze of streets before a meal beneath a parasol at the picturesque working port. Beyond Rovinj you can seek out ancient ruins, visit unfrequented beaches and breathtaking natural spaces like the 10 kilometre-long Lim Fjord.
Trip to Rovinj FAQs
What is the best time to visit Rovinj
The best months for good weather in Rovinj are April, May, June, July, August, September and October. On average, the warmest months are July and August.
What are the essential sights to see in Rovinj?
Old Town
Rovinj was actually an island before a land reclamation project in 1763 by the Venetians.What you’ll see in the old town is a medieval tangle of tight streets and alleys that pass under archways and twist up stairways worn by centuries of footfalls. This historic centre is small, but it won’t be hard to get disoriented by this dense labyrinth of quaint cobblestone streets!
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St. Euphemia Cathedral
The square campanile of this baroque church dominate Rovinj’s skyline and closely resembles St. Mark’s in Venice. So it’s no surprise that the 17th-century St. Euphemia was built by the Venetians, who were in control of Rovinj throughout this period.
Rovinj Port
The square campanile of this baroque church dominate Rovinj’s skyline and closely resembles St. Mark’s in Venice. So it’s no surprise that the 17th-century St. Euphemia was built by the Venetians, who were in control of Rovinj throughout this period.
Balbi’s Arch
Leading to Grisla Street away from the main square is this imposing arch from the late 1670s, and named after Daniel Balbi who was the mayor at the time.The arch replaced an old town gate and bears the classic Venetian hallmark of the Lion of St. Mark. Curiously there are also two stone heads, one on either side of the arch.
