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Historic Churches & Cathedrals

This collection highlights the diverse religious architecture of Istria, spanning from early Christian foundations to 19th-century naval shrines. Key sites include the Pula Cathedral, built on a 4th-century Roman site, and the monumental Church of St. Blaise in Vodnjan, which houses a significant collection of sacred relics and incorruptible bodies. From the 13th-century Gothic monastery of St. Francis to the Neo-Byzantine style of Our Lady of the Sea, these sites preserve centuries of regional history and sacred art.

Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Pula Cathedral or fully the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a co-cathedral in Pula, Croatia.

Sv. Blaž

The largest parish church in Istria, famous for its 'Mummies of Vodnjan'—a collection of incorruptible bodies of saints—and a treasury containing over 370 relics and sacred works of art.

Crkva svetog Franje

A 13th-century Gothic church and Franciscan monastery complex featuring a simple Romanesque facade, a peaceful cloister, and a collection of Roman and medieval stone fragments.

Sv. Anton

An early 20th-century church and monastery located near the Pula Arena, known for its tall bell tower that is a prominent feature of the city's skyline.

Sv. Marija od Karmela

A 14th-century church located in Fažana, featuring Gothic architectural elements and remains of historic frescoes.

Crkva Sv. Ivana

A historic local church located in the village of Pomer near Medulin.

crkva Gospe od Mora

Also known as the Navy Church, this late 19th-century Neo-Byzantine structure was built for the Austro-Hungarian Navy using alternating layers of white stone and red brick.

Župna crkva sv. Marije Velike

A large Baroque parish church in Bale, built in the late 19th century on the foundations of a 9th-century basilica. It houses a 15th-century stone sarcophagus.