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Euphrasius Basilica

Decumanus St, Porec, Croatia
Ranked #3 of 10 attractions in Porec
4.5 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
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doncaster
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

the basilica is very well preserved and well worth a visit , the mosaics are stunning

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

I have been to this Basilica twice, once in 2009 and once in 2011. The new tour they have of the WHOLE Basilica is well, well worth it. This is one of the few preserved Byzantine Basilica's in Croatia, and the mosaic work and frescos, while not textbook material, are still very beautiful and tell the story of a coastal... More

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Dubai
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

I've been unlucky with the most terrible weather ever (strong wind & rain together) and once you've seen its beauty you just forgot about all the environment around. Unbelievable! Watch the upper parts of the columns inside - all of them are different. Altar - what's a magnificient place. I thoroughly enjoyed and would say it is worse to visit... More

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Trieste, Italy
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

The Euphrasius Basilica of Porec, or the Eufrazijana, as they call the entire complex (with the remains of the first basilica outside, the Baptistery and the church tower) is under the UNESCO's Patrimonium protection, and it is a definitive must-see in Porec. Visit it during the mass, then visit it during the time of they when it's empty, and then... More

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Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

As a practicing Catholic I was stunned by the 4€ charge to enter. Don't mind leaving a few € for upkeep but really? Is this the way to go? We opted to attend a mass instead. I was curious to see if they would charge for mass... They didn't!!

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Vicenza Italy
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Worth the visit. Be sure to take the guided tour (English available), and see the Mosaics in the church

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Ljubljana, Slovenia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Why paying for visiting a church?! It was unpleasant surprise to see you have to pay an admitance to visit basilica! And the price 30 kunas (= 4 euros) is sky high!

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Keighley
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012
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Laid back feel to the place, very interesting and relaxing, allowed to wander freely about the place and take some time studying the murals etc.Not crowded

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Saltash, United Kingdom
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175 helpful votes 175 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012
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Well worth the visit, hidden little treasure in the back streets. Nice to see the mosiacs and how they are being preserved.

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Worcester, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
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Hidden away in a narrow side street the basillica in porec is well worth hunting down and spending some quiet time there. From the bell tower down to the baptism well there is a lot of very interesting information in the history of porec , and , from the top of the tower you get a wonderful panoramic view of... More

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