Things to do in Poreč
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Euphrasian Basilica
The main reason to visit Poreč is to see the 6th-century Euphrasian Basilica , a World Heritage site and one of the finest intact examples of Byzantine art. Built on the site of a 4th-century basilica and 5th-century church, the complex includes a church, atrium and baptistry. Mosaics from the earlier structures are still visible on the floor of the northern nave but it is the glittering wall mosaics in the apse that packs in the crowds.
These 6th-century masterpieces feature Biblical scenes, archangels and Istrian martyrs.
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City of Poreč Sports Association
Nearly every activity you might want to enjoy is outside the town in either Plava Laguna or Zelena Laguna. Most of the sports centres in Plava Laguna are affiliated with hotels and have tennis courts with basketball and volleyball, windsurfing, rowing, bungee jumping, water-skiing, parasailing, boat rentals and canoeing. If the weather turns bad, you can always work out in the fitness centre. For further information, call the tourist office or the City of Poreč Sports Association.
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Regional Museum
The baroque Sinčić Palace houses the Regional Museum , which opened in 1884. It contains over 2000 exhibits spanning Poreč's tumultuous history from the Palaeolithic Age until the 20th century. In addition to furniture, paintings and artefacts, there are mosaic fragments from the 3rd century, crosses, choir stalls and altar paintings.
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Istra
This is where locals go for a special meal. In addition to the usual offerings of grilled fish, spaghetti and calamari there are delicious local specialities such as a mixed seafood starter and mučkalica (stewed chicken and vegetables in a spicy sauce). There's a cosy interior and a covered terrace with wooden booths.
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Konoba Ulixes
Truffles are one of Istria's most precious products and you can taste them here in pasta, with beef or fresh tuna. The fish and shellfish is also excellent, and be sure to look for the special asparagus dishes in season.
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Caffe Lapidarium
The sound of Croatian crooners sails forth from the sound system while you relax in a large courtyard or antique-filled inner rooms. Wednesday night is jazz night in the summer when all sorts of groups turn up to play.
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Peškera Self-Service Restaurant
At this restaurant just outside the northwestern corner of the old city wall you can get a cheap but good main course such as fried chicken, grilled calamari or rump steak and eat it on a terrace facing the sea.
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Bishop's Palace
Adjacent to the Euphrasian Basilica, the Bishop's Palace was also built in the 6th century and contains a display of ancient stone monuments as well as many 4th-century mosaics. It's well worth a visit.
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Nono
You can tell that Nono serves the best pizzas in town because it's always crowded. With their soft, puffy crust and fresh toppings, these pizzas are actually memorable.
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Barilla
This authentic Italian restaurant serves delicious pasta and pizza as well as more sophisticated Italian dishes on two outdoor terraces.
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Plava Laguna Diving Center
At Plava Laguna Diving Center boat dives start at €12 (more for caves or wrecks) plus €30 for full-equipment rental.
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Caffe Bar Torre Rotonda
In the historic Round Tower, this upstairs café is a good spot to watch the action on the quays in a soft, jazzy atmosphere.
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Caffe Bar Torre Rotonda
In the historic Round Tower, this upstairs café is a good spot to watch the action on the quays in a soft, jazzy atmosphere.
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