Park
Forest Park Zlatni rt
Forest Park Zlatni rt, south of the Old Town, offers shady paths under pines and rocky coves for swimming.
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Rovinj is a port city on the west coast of Istria, whose old town is situated on a former island around the Church of St. Euphemia.
by Felix Gillen
Rovinj is a port city on the west coast of Istria, whose old town is situated on a former island around the Church of St. Euphemia. Narrow streets, colorful waterfront houses, and a number of excellent restaurants make the city one of Croatia's most visited places.Until 1763, the old town was separated from the mainland by a canal; today it is a pedestrian zone. To the south lies the Zlatni rt Forest Park with its bathing coves.
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Museum
Batana House (Ecomuseum Batana)
The Batana House tells the story of the traditional wooden boat of the Rovinj fishermen. The project has been on the UNESCO Register of Good Practice Examples since 2016.
Historic Landmark
Balbi Arch
The 17th-century Balbi Arch stands on the site of an old city gate and is the classic gateway from the main square into the Old Town.
Church
Church of St. Euphemia
The baroque Church of Saint Euphemia, completed in 1736, sits atop the Old Town's highest point. Its bell tower, resembling Venice's Campanile of San Marco, provides views of the harbor and islands.
Grisia
The steep, cobbled alley leads up to the Church of St. Euphemia. Since 1967, a one-day outdoor art exhibition is held here every August.
Restaurants in
Croatia's only restaurant with two Michelin stars (2026 Guide), overlooking the harbour and serving modern, Italian-influenced cuisine.
Monte was Croatia's first Michelin-starred restaurant and holds its star in the 2026 edition.
Food and Drink
Truffles, Pršut and sardines from the hinterland and the sea.
Istrian Truffles and Pršut
Producers from Rovinj and Inner Istria showcase truffles, prosciutto, cheese, olive oil, and wine at the Festival of Rovinj Specialties.
Sardinia
Rovinj has a long fishing tradition. The cannery by the sea still processes mainly sardines, mackerel, and tuna today.
Spacio
In Rovinj, this is the name for traditional wine cellars and taverns. At Spacio Matika, by the Batana House, there's food and wine accompanied by Bitinada singing.
Culture and Tradition
Rovinj belonged to Venice from 1283 to 1797, a legacy seen in its bell tower, city gates, and houses. The Batana, a flat wooden fishing boat, has its own Ecomuseum. The project has been listed in UNESCO's Register of Good Safeguarding Practices for Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2016. Since 1967, the steep alley Grisia turns into an open-air gallery every year on the second Sunday in August.
Arrival and Travel
The nearest airport is Pula, about 40 kilometers away. Buses connect Rovinj with Pula, Poreč, and Zagreb. The Old Town is car-free; parking is available, for instance, in the Valdibora garage, from where it's just a few minutes' walk to the center.
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