Porec
The city of Porec is situated on the coast of Istria, and is the second largest city in the region. It is believed that the area of Porec was inhabited during the Neolithic period. Habitat, and then port hub population Histrians were replaced by two thousand years ago by the Romans. Then the city developed from a military camp in the administrative and economic center of the "Colonia Iulia Parentium". Until now preserved street layout, with framework Cardo Maximus and Decumanus, the central forum.
Patron saint of the city of Porec is the first Bishop of Poreč Moor, who was a victim of persecution of Christians in the 3rd century.From then until today Poreč diocese, which boasts the Christian cathedral in the 4th century, which eventually expanded. Bishop Euphrasius in the 6th century in the same place had built the basilica, which has since 1998. under UNESCO protection. History of Porec is rich, and the city belonged to many authorities, the Ostrogoths, the Franks, the Patriarch of Aquileia, the Republic of Venice, Austria, Napoleon's Illyria, the Kingdom of Italy, then part of the Croatian part of Yugoslavia, the 1990thHe became an independent state.
Porec is characterized by a Mediterranean climate, mild climate, fertile soil and beautiful vegetation. City and boasts 37 kilometers of the Poreč Riviera where you can enjoy the beautiful shores and beaches, great sports facilities for the lovers of active rest, a vast number of restaurants, bars and clubs, diverse cultural heritage and many other interesting offers. Visit the town of Porec is a truly enriching experience that we recommend every traveler.




