Old Town of Porecha

Porec is a city in Croatia, located on the Adriatic coast. It is part of the municipality of Porec and is one of the most popular resorts in Croatia. The city was founded by the Romans in the I century BC. During the Roman Empire, Porec became the main city of the province of Dalmatia and the first major city on the northern coast of the Adriatic, where traders from all over the world came.

Porec is rich in historical sites, especially thanks to the Church of St. James. It is the only church of this type in Europe. It was built in the XII-XIII centuries and became the main temple of the city. It is here that many noble people of Porec are buried, among whom was the archbishop of the city - Cardinal A. Mazzini. In addition, in the city stands the tower of Castel – the tallest building in Croatia. The tower was built in the XV century and has survived to this day.

How do I get there?

In Porec, you can use both public and private road or rail communication. The airport is 6 km from the city. It serves regular flights from various countries of Europe and Russia. In the city there are 2 bus stations: the central (operates daily) and the bus station "Castell". The bus stations are only 100 meters apart.