Things to do in Rovinj
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Diver Sport Centre
Most people hop aboard a boat for serious swimming, snorkelling and sunbathing. A trip to Crveni Otok or Sveti Katarina is easily arranged. Diver Sport Center is the largest operation in Rovinj, offering boat dives from €20 to €35 depending on distance, and equipment rental for €20. The main dive attraction here is the wreck of the Baron Gautsch, an Austrian passenger-steamer sunk in 1914 by an Austrian mine causing 177 fatalities. The wreck lies in 40m of water and offers plenty of marine life.
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Cathedral of St Euphemia
The massive Cathedral of St Euphemia completely dominates the town from its hilltop location in the middle of the peninsula. Built in 1736, it's the largest baroque building in Istria, reflecting the period during the 18th century when Rovinj was its most populous town, an important fishing centre and the bulwark of the Venetian fleet.
Next to the side door of the church is a 14th-century marble relief of St Euphemia. Inside the cathedral, don't miss the tomb of St Euphemia behind the right-hand altar.
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Regional Museum
The Regional Museum contains a collection of 15th to 19th century paintings and works by contemporary artists in Rovinj, as well as several Etruscan pieces. Unfortunately, the small size of the museum means that only a small percentage of its collection is on display at any given time. Its opening hours are irregular in the low season.
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Pro Montana
There are 80 rock-climbing routes in a former Venetian stone quarry in Zlatni Rat, many suitable for beginners. Pro Montana at the entrance to Zlatni Rat will provide a guide and equipment for 180KN. It also offers a climbing excursion to Vranjska Draga on the western slopes of the Učka range for 600KN.
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Franciscan Monastery
The baroque Franciscan monastery was built at the beginning of the 18th century and contains a valuable library as well as a small museum of 18th- and 19th-century paintings and sculptures. Neither the library nor the museum are currently open to the public.
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Limska Draga Fjord Cruise
Delfin Travel Agency runs half-day scenic cruises to the Limska Draga Fjord (130KN) or you could try one of the independent operators at the end of Alzo Rismondo which run half and full day boat trips there and elsewhere around the region.
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Veli Jože
Though somewhat more expensive than Cantinon, this is a good place to try Istrian dishes, either in an interior crammed with knick-knacks or on outdoor tables. Try the bakalar (cod) in a white sauce, or baked lamb with potatoes.
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Monte Carlo
The best show in town is watching the sunset from this place. Cocktails are pricey but sitting on the rocks next to the sea with a view of Sveti Katarina is definitely worth the splurge.
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Rovinj Aquarium
Established in 1891, the best museum is the Rovinj Aquarium. It exhibits a good collection of local marine life, from poisonous scorpion fish to colourful anemones.
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Zanzibar
Indonesian wood, palms, subdued lighting and various imaginative decorative touches create a vaguely tropical and definitely upscale ambience in this cocktail bar.
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Santa Croce
This restaurant is conspicuously located and serves up nice selections of tasties from homemade pasta with porcini mushrooms and scampi to fish in fennel sauce.
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Giannino
If you like Italian food, it doesn't get much better than this. Everything from the olive oil to the grilled seafood is first rate.
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Cantinon
You won't mind the paper tablecloths and napkins when you taste the fresh grilled fish at this large, informal canteen.
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