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Saint Euphemia Cathedral

Garibaldijeva 1, Rovinj 52210, Croatia
815 615
Ranked #3 of 12 attractions in Rovinj
4.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Religious Sites, Observation Decks/ Towers
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Fort Worth, Texas
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW via mobile

It is an easy climb up the cobblestones streets to the top of the hill and St. Euphemia Cathedral. Just amble along, avoid short cuts involving steps, and you will make it just fine without losing your breath.

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Perth, Australia
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Rovinj is a very pretty and captivating town and the short walk up the hill to the catherdral, and the exciting climb up the tower to the top of the cathedral is well worth the effort for the spectacular view. The charge was 10 Kuna per adult, which was less than $2 each. Just be warned that the treads on... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Very worthwhile when going up the tower don't look down and try not to listen to the 300 year old staircase creaking and straining Well worth the sheer terror for the view once on top

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Dubai
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

The view is breathtaking! Enjoy the the sun lights blicks changing every second in the turquoise water of the sea! The small cliffs and the small island close by. Pump yourself in the amazing cafe with the sitting places straight on the rocks when you will go down to the city! Especially romantic at night time but very relaxing during... More

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Rovinj, Croatia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

This church is named after Rovinj's patron saint Saint Euphemia, a catholic martyr. The relics of the saint are on display in the church (though, only on particular dates are they on public display). Although I have never climbed the church tower, the view from up there must be amazing. They say that you can even catch a glimpse of... More

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Prague, Czech Republic
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012
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you have to go on top of the bell tower.... it is scary for the stairs seem to be crackling under your step ...but once your on top it's worth it... 360 degrees view of Rovinj; Beautiful

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Vienna, Austria
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110 reviews 110 reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2011

Best part of walking up the hill to the Cathedral is the view you will get of the water, town and surrounding area. We could not get into the Cathedral (unsure if it is open for tourists or just not open when we visited).

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Laguna Beach
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121 reviews 121 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2011
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The cathedral is unremarkable. I did not know whether rate this a one or five because the climb up the bell tower was the scariest in my life. I am not afraid of heights, but the wooden stairs are rickety, and climb at your own risk. The view is amazing, but then you have to walk back down!

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Boston, MA
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2011

Cahtedral looks very nice and imposing from town and harbor. Nothing too spectacular once you hike up to the top of the hill to see it.

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2011

Amazing views once you get to the top and look over the whole of the area, there is a nice cafe where you can cool down at the top too.

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