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Euphrasian Basilica
A 6th-century Byzantine basilica glowing with golden mosaics.
Photo: Shesmax / CC BY-SA 3.0

The waterfront of Novigrad, a coastal town a day trip north of Poreč.
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Novigrad sits on its own small headland further up the coast, its promenade lined with cafes looking out over the water. It makes an easy day trip north from Poreč, a chance to compare one Istrian coastal town against another. Wander the old streets before settling in for a seaside lunch.
Open location in Google MapsA small next-step selection from the same city.

A 6th-century Byzantine basilica glowing with golden mosaics.
Photo: Shesmax / CC BY-SA 3.0
A lighthouse on the Lanterna peninsula, on the western coast of Istria.
An archaeological site near Poreč that speaks of the area's distant past.
Use the free map from home, then verify the discovery when you reach the place.