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Euphrasian Basilica
A 6th-century Byzantine basilica glowing with golden mosaics.
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Višnjan Observatory
A hilltop observatory in inland Istria, built for scanning the night sky.
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Why it is worth your time
Set on high ground away from the coast's lights, this observatory turns its telescopes toward the night sky over Istria. A visit pairs well with a clear evening, when the stars stand out furthest from town. It is a different kind of Istria trip, inland and after dark rather than coastal and by day.
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An archaeological site near Poreč that speaks of the area's distant past.
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