Eastern and Central Europe (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

CROATIA 485

The Bishop’s Residence, a triple-aisled

building dating from the 6th century, now

houses paintings by Antonio da Bassano,

Palma il Giovane and a polyptych by

Antonio Vivarini.

Interior

The entrance leads to

a large basilica with

a central nave and

two side aisles. The

18 Greek marble col-

umns have carved

capitals featuring

animals, some of

Byzantine origin and

others Romanesque.

All bear the monogram

of Euphrasius.

Atrium

The church

atrium is

composed of a

square portico

with two columns

on each side.

Medieval tombstones and

archaeological finds are

displayed here.

Baptistry
This octagonal building dates
from the 6th century. In the
centre is a baptismal font and
there are also fragments of
mosaics. To the rear is a 16th-
century bell tower.

VISITORS’ CHECKLIST

710 km (444 miles) NE of

Durbovnik. Tel (052) 431 595.

@ from Rovinj, Pula & Zagreb.

n Zagrebačka 9, Poreč, (052)

451 458. # Jun–Aug: 9am–

7pm daily; Apr–May & Sep–

Nov: 10am–2pm.

Bell tower