Historic landmarks in Rovinj

This collection highlights the diverse architectural history of Rovinj, spanning from the Bronze Age hill fort of Monkodonja to the 18th-century Baroque Church of St. Euphemia. The list includes Balbi's Arch, built in 1678 on the site of former city gates, and the ruins of Turnina, a medieval defensive tower. Visitors can also explore the early 20th-century Dr. Karl Luegerwarte observation tower and the Huetterott Family Mausoleum, which reflects the legacy of the industrialist family who transformed the surrounding landscape.

Rovinj's Historic Landmarks — Map

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A

Church of St. Euphemia, Rovinj

The Church of St. Euphemia, often known as the Basilica of St. Euphemia and by locals as the Church of St.

B

Balbi's Arch

Built in 1678–1679 on the site of the original town gate, this arch features a relief of a Venetian lion on one side and a Turkish head on the other, symbolizing the town's history under Venetian rule.

C

Monkodonja

A memory of the region's earliest settlers. The remains of the ancient city are still impressive.

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D

Monkodonja

Monkodonja is a hill fort occupied about 1800–1200 BC during the Bronze Age, located near the city of Rovinj in the Croatian region of…

E

Huetterott Family Mausoleum

A stone mausoleum dedicated to the family of Georg Huetterott, an industrialist who purchased the nearby islands in the late 19th century. It is located on the island of Sveti Andrija.

F

Dr. Karl Luegerwarte

A stone observation tower constructed in the early 20th century. It is situated within the Zlatni rt forest park, offering views of the surrounding coastline and islands.

G

Turnina

The remains of a medieval defensive tower and fortification located on a hill outside the city center. It historically served as an important lookout and signaling point for the region.

H

St. Damian in Palud

Ruins of a small, centuries-old church located near the Palud ornithological reserve. The site provides evidence of early religious settlements in the coastal marshes south of Rovinj.

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