Author: nautilus

Rovinj’s Artistic Heartbeat Grisia Street is more than just a road — it’s an open-air gallery. Known locally as “Ulica Umjetnosti,” or Street of Art, it winds uphill from Balbi’s Arch toward the Church of St. Euphemia. Each summer, Grisia transforms into a colorful, bustling festival of creativity during the Grisia Art Exhibition, an event […]

Gateway to the Past Built in 1678, Balbi’s Arch once served as the main gate into Rovinj’s fortified town. It stands on the site of the original town gate from the Middle Ages and bears rich decorative elements that reveal Rovinj’s history as part of the Venetian Republic. Look closely and you’ll see the carved […]

Explore Rovinj’s Old Town (Stari Grad) with its cobblestone streets, colorful Venetian buildings, artisan shops, and cozy cafés. A must-see in Istria, Croatia.

Rovinj’s Iconic Landmark with Panoramic Views Standing tall above Rovinj’s skyline, the Church of St. Euphemia is more than just a religious landmark — it’s a symbol of the town’s soul. Built in the early 18th century in the Baroque style, the church is dedicated to Saint Euphemia, the town’s patron saint whose sarcophagus rests […]