Day 6- Off to Porec
Diana did come back! But you can see why we wondered if she would be joining us again!
We are off to a drive to a sea resort on the Adriatic Sea of Porec
Our hotel is at the end of the land on the right. Below you can see it at the end of the point.
Porec which is the richest town in Croatia which is on the Adriatic Sea. We stayed at the Hotel Palazzo that was built out onto the sea in 1909 and was finished in 1910 with 70 rooms and 4 suites. In WWII the hotel was destroyed as the bombing missed the target of the ships in the harbor and hit the hotel. It reopened in the 1950s. In 1960 gambling was permitted and in 1990 it was used for refugees. In 2008 rebuilt to its original grandeur.
Lunch out on the veranda. What a way to start the visit here!
We walk around the town. There are about 70,000 tourists that pass through town in the height of the season. . .Here you see a 15th century round tower.
the poster of the game that is coming this weekend. Riding horses and hitting a target with a jousting stick.
Example of Roman ruins that were present all over the town. This is the 3rd tower built in 1473.
These next few pictures are of the town.
Amazing how old these buildings are and they are still in use today.
Pretty doorways along our walk.
We are walking into the Euphrasian Basilica- 6th century. Its current shape possibly represents the best preserved early Christian cathedral complex worldwide!
This is an Episcopal complex in the center of Porec and is on the UNESCO list.and added in 1997 Here Christianity was established as early as the 4th century. "It is a great example of the most complete surviving complex of its kind. The basilica, atrium, baptistery and episcopal palace are outstanding examples of religious architecture while the basilica itself combines classical and Byzantine elements."
The basilica has retained its original shape though there have been fires and earthquakes. This is the third church built on this site. The bell tower is 16th century. Here you see two of the 18 elegant Greek marble colonnades.
The baptismal font in the arch way and the cistern where rain water is collected.
Remnants of 4th century mosaic tile floors.
The fish was the first symbol of Christianity then the use of the cross
There were layers of flooring which revealed more mosaic patterns of previous centuries.
The magnificent mosaic in the arch above the altar depicts Mother Mary and Child representing the Annunciation and the Visitation.
This area is known for mushrooms and famous for the white truffles. They are called Tartuti bijeili. These go for about $300 a jar.
Carol and I had no idea we had worn our black and white outfits at the same time!
The day is ending but we are off to try our luck at the casino.....
ciao.
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