Rovinj - "Blue Pearl of the Adriatic", is one of most vivid
Mediterranean towns with its narrow streets and old buildings built in the
Venetian style.
On the west side of the Istrian peninsula, surrounded by the blue sea and
islands, is situated the most romantic and most picturesque town in Istria
- Rovinj.
It is a city of immense beauty, that represents a true blend of past and future.
Rovinj has emerged between the III. and V. centuries, as the island connected
to mainland by a narrow stone bridge. Only in XVIII. century, to allow expansion
of the city, the stone bridge was destroyed and Rovinj as we know it today,
created.
Rovinj's most famous monument is the church St. Euphemia, the patron of the
city, whose tower provides a breathtaking view of the entire city. The most
famous open-air exhibition in Croatia and the most recognizable cultural event
of Rovinj is Grisia. Academics, artists, amateurs and children in the homonymous
street, expose their artwork for a number of audiences every Sunday in August.
It's hard to pass a summer evening in which you can not attend a concert of
traditional music, pop, jazz or classical music.
The biggest annual fiesta is "Rovinj Night", which lasts 3 days
and ends with a spectacular fireworks. In the immediate vicinity of Rovinj,
about 2 km from the city center, on the location MONFIORENZO, is a quarry
Fantasy, geological park of immense importance and beauty, and in the opinion
of many scientists one of the most important monuments of nature in the world
when it comes to the Karst phenomenon.
Marinas and Nautical harbors in Rovinj
Nearby nautical centers
We suggest you visit:
- Euphrasian Basilica
- Native Museum of Rovinj
- Street Grisia
Arrival in Rovinj:
By plane: airport Pula (22 km)
By car:
- From Slovenia: Ljubljana - Crni Kal - Koper - border crossing Kastel /
Plovanija - direction Pula - exit Višnjan - Rovinj
- From Italy: Trieste - Koper - border Crossing Castle / Plovanija - direction
Pula - exit Višnjan - Rovinj
- From Zagreb: Zagreb - Rijeka - Učka Tunnel - Pazin - Baderna – Rovinj