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offerendum Feb 14, 2026 4:52 pm

Baptistery of St. John the Baptist Grado
 
Right next to Saint Eufemia is the Baptistery of St. John the Baptist. But first, you walk through an open-air area with ancient sculptures, sarcophagi and reliefs.
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The inner of the baptistery
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I wonder if I'll be welcome?
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offerendum Feb 15, 2026 4:29 am

Basilika San Giovanni Grado
 
This is also a basilica from the 4th century, but only ruins remain.
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offerendum Feb 15, 2026 4:31 am

San Rocco Grado
 
San Rocco is the last church of the day. It has now been secularised and serves as an exhibition hall.
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offerendum Feb 15, 2026 4:37 am

Gelagrado - il gelato naturale Grado
 
Three gelato parlours in Grado have been awarded by Gambero Rosso, and all of them have dui coni. Unfortunately, two were closed, but luckily Gelagrado was open.
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There was a good selection, the quality was very good.
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offerendum Feb 15, 2026 1:22 pm

Tivoli Portopiccolo
 
Time for the final dinner at the hotel.
Red prawn carpaccio with fricous, wild berries and lemon dressing.
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Cooked version
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Filet of turbot Mediterranean style with its bisque
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Dessert
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offerendum Feb 19, 2026 10:45 am

Grand Park Hotel Rovinj
 
I wanted to stay in Istria next. I was a bit torn when choosing a hotel, but the location alone was a clear argument in favour of the Grand Park Rovinj. What's more, there were two Michelin-starred restaurants in the hotel and the top suite looked great with a fairly large private paddling pool.
When booking, I actually wanted to book through Virtuoso, but then a very favourable rate appeared on the Leading Hotels of the World website, which was over €300 per night lower("only 1.417€) than all other offers. I quickly seized the opportunity, and such a rate has never been available again.
Shortly after our visit, the hotel was ranked 48th by ‘The World's Best 50 Hotels’. Well, everyone who knows me knows what I think of these lists. Without giving too much away, here's a guessing game: what sentence did I actually say during our stay?
1. Wow, that's world-class luxury!
2. Well, it's not a real luxury hotel, so you shouldn't expect too much.

offerendum Feb 19, 2026 11:02 am

Grand Park Hotel Rovinj
 
The journey from Trieste went quite quickly. The hotel is located on the outskirts of Rovinj in a kind of hotel complex. Maestra Hotels (a Croatian chain) has nine hotels in Rovinj, four of which are located close together here.
After pulling up in front of the hotel, we got out of the car and nothing happened. The doormen didn't seem to know what to do, but when we opened the boot, one of them eventually came over to us. That´s real class and the perfect start of the stay. I guess not more than 47 hotels worldwide are able to do it better. Otherwise, you could see that the hotel had a modern design. If it´s beautiful is another question.
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Incidentally, there are charging stations opposite the hotel. They are not operated by the hotel itself, but by Telekom. None of my charging cards worked at the time; you have to pay in advance. I did so, with a minimum charge of €10. But when I had charged €6, I realized that you can only charge with a minimum credit of €5. Great thing, I would put something like that in front of my door as a luxury hotel.
We then went to the large reception desk, where we waited our turn. This can take a while, but I don't mind waiting. In fact, I love it – what else would I do with my time? Check-in was very technical, and we weren't offered an escort to our room (which is also really in the luxury sector, only offered in the best 46 hotels of the world).

offerendum Feb 19, 2026 11:32 am

Grand Park Hotel Rovinj
 
The lobby extends over two floors with lots of glass. The main restaurant is located on the lower level.
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offerendum Feb 19, 2026 1:04 pm

Grand Park Hotel Rovinj
 
With the key cards in hand, we headed to the third floor. The hallways are completely windowless.
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Here's an overview of the floor. It's a long way to the room, but that doesn't matter.
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offerendum Feb 21, 2026 10:15 am

Grand Park Hotel Rovinj
 
Then let's go to the suite. Let's take a look at the suite. As you can see, the Signature Suite is significantly larger than the other rooms. It measures 173 square meters and extends over two levels.
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When you enter, you first find yourself in a hallway with a cupboard.
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The guest bathroom is also located there. They installed a nice heavy door here that always closes quickly. Once it caught my heel, which is not so great.
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The living room was large, although the large counter, for example, is not really necessary. Another point of criticism is the furniture. It all looks quite nice (well, the concrete walls are not necessarily to my taste), but the sofa, for example, was extremely uncomfortable as well as the chairs.
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Small kitchen.
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The real highlight was the glass windows and the view, especially from the balcony.
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But the glass windows also had their downside. When I looked outside, I saw a dead bird (yes, I attract them) lying in the roof garden, having met its end on the window pane. That's not so nice.
Since we had already been waiting for our luggage for quite some time, we called the reception desk to inquire about it and request that the bird be removed. Someone came immediately to deal with the bird (kudos for that), but we had to make another inquiry about the luggage, which took over an hour (no kudos for that).

offerendum Feb 22, 2026 9:43 am

Grand Park Hotel Rovinj
 
Then let's go down the stairs.
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Here, too, everything is kept quite stringent and clean. Once again, the chairs were more for show than for sitting on.
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The dressing room looks quite simple, but it has plenty of space.
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The bathroom was large and fine (though not my style), but unfortunately the door to the toilet was slightly defective and creaked every time it was opened and closed.
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The high-gloss surfaces require a great deal of work, which was not always successful.
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offerendum Feb 22, 2026 9:52 am

Grand Park Hotel Rovinj
 
There is a small “garden,” but it is completely hidden from view. It is quite well shielded and can only be seen from the adjacent room.
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The pool was actually quite large, but unfortunately also quite cold. This meant that relaxing and splashing around was only possible to a limited extent, which was of course a shame.
Safety first!
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offerendum Feb 22, 2026 9:54 am

Grand Park Hotel Rovinj
 
The evening was really nice again.
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The suite from outside.
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navneethdado Feb 22, 2026 10:17 pm

new and old
 
I’ve visited a mix of older and newer destinations, and each has its own charm. Older countries and historic cities feel rich in culture, architecture, and traditions, and you can really feel the history when walking through old towns and monuments. Newer countries and modern cities are more organized, with better infrastructure, transport, and modern attractions. I personally enjoy a combination of both, as it’s interesting to experience ancient history and modern lifestyle in one trip.

tom tulpe Feb 23, 2026 7:43 am

I haven't been back to Rovinj since the summer of 1994, when it was used by the Croatian Army for R&R. It looks different, your hotel appears to be in the place of the old Army facilities.

offerendum Feb 23, 2026 5:03 pm


Originally Posted by tom tulpe (Post 37612656)
I haven't been back to Rovinj since the summer of 1994, when it was used by the Croatian Army for R&R. It looks different, your hotel appears to be in the place of the old Army facilities.

That's very interesting. I can imagine it's such a development area.

offerendum Feb 23, 2026 5:05 pm


Originally Posted by navneethdado (Post 37612051)
I’ve visited a mix of older and newer destinations, and each has its own charm. Older countries and historic cities feel rich in culture, architecture, and traditions, and you can really feel the history when walking through old towns and monuments. Newer countries and modern cities are more organized, with better infrastructure, transport, and modern attractions. I personally enjoy a combination of both, as it’s interesting to experience ancient history and modern lifestyle in one trip.

Interesting interpretation of my title. I didn't had this in in, but it would also fit as explanation.

offerendum Feb 24, 2026 1:41 pm

Grand Park Hotel Rovinj
 
It was time to explore the surroundings, so we took the lift all the way down to the bottom floor. There is a second lobby there with a kind of library and a counter, but no check-ins or anything like that are carried out there.
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In front of the hotel is a promenade with a harbour, where you will find a 2-star restaurant, a café and several shops.
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offerendum Feb 24, 2026 1:57 pm

Rovinj
 
Then we went to Rovinj. She wishes me a pleasant journey, as long as I leave her alone.
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Always along the water's edge.

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Republiq Square with the Venetian lion and the Balbi´s arch.
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We made our way upwards through the alleys.
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offerendum Feb 24, 2026 2:01 pm

Saint Euphemia Rovinj
 
On the hill stands the Church of St. Euphemia.
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Some views.
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The interior of the church.
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offerendum Feb 24, 2026 2:05 pm

Saint Euphemia Rovinj
 
You could still climb the tower, and somehow I felt like doing so. However, I had imagined the climb to be a little different. Considering the condition of the steps, you need a certain amount of faith in God. But it has lasted for hundreds of years, so why not for a few more.
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Upstairs, however, it was very nice.
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offerendum Feb 25, 2026 9:10 am

Grand Park Hotel Rovinj
 
The hotel also has a wellness area, and the lift looked quite wild, but still had a hand sanitiser.
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Entrance area.
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The pool looked great in the pictures, but I didn't really feel comfortable there. Everything was fine, but somehow it wasn't a happy place.
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From the indoor pool, you could swim outside into the heated outdoor pool, but there were no areas for relaxing.
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There were two more pools. One had a bar area, which was closed. The pool was unused because it was unheated. Not very appealing in October.
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The other pool with a beautiful view was also only marginally heated at best, but someone even swam in it (briefly).
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I visited the pool area exactly once, then that was enough for me.

offerendum Feb 25, 2026 1:49 pm

Grand Park Hotel Rovinj - Laurel & Berry
 
On the first evening, we went to Laurel & Berry, the hotel's casual restaurant. It also serves as a breakfast restaurant and is located in the lower part of the lobby (as can be seen in one of the photos). I don't find the room particularly atmospheric, but it's OK for a casual meal.
I only pictured one page of the menu.
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Bread
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Homemade lobster ravioli, simmered peas, truffles, bisque and preserved lemon.
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Good, but at €38, not particularly cheap.
Seared scallops, artichokes, bagna cauda, trout pearls
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Clear for €32, but solid.
A pot of bouillabaisse, lobster, scampi, catch of the day, polenta with soft garlic and parsley.
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It tasted good, and I thought €42 was OK compared to the other dishes, especially since it was offered as a dish to share. It's always a bit messy to pick at, so I don't want to order anything like that again in future (at least that's my intention).
Rice pudding, amaranth popcorn, mango and maracuja sorbet
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That was tasty too.

A non-alcoholic wine cost €55. Our wine has a retail price of at least €14. They also had a Dr. Zenzen on the menu, which cost €53, whereas it costs €5.99 at my local supermarket. €5.99 is OK (Dr. Zenzen isn't particularly great), but €53 certainly isn't.
The bill
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The food was reasonable, but we didn't need to be rolled out. Considering what we got for our €196, it was very expensive.

offerendum Feb 26, 2026 1:40 pm

Grand Park Hotel Rovinj
 
Let's move on to breakfast, where I was really surprised. There was a very extensive menu with lots of choices, and everything was included (sad that this even needs to be mentioned).
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The food we ordered was good.
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There was also a decent-sized buffet with good food.
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There was also something ‘special’ every morning, such as a prawn stir-fry or oysters.
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The breakfast was good, so we were satisfied.

offerendum Feb 28, 2026 6:06 am

Arena Pula
 
We went to Pula and started at the amphitheatre. You could park right next to the arena. Some people warn against using the car park because it is ‘expensive’. I paid a few euros there, which I can just about survive.
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The arena itself is in very good condition and well worth seeing.
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There is also a small museum in the basement.
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offerendum Feb 28, 2026 8:19 am

St. Theodor’s Quarter Pula
 
There are many archaeological remains in Pula, and St. Theodore's Quarter is one of the smaller ones.
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Fabo.sk Feb 28, 2026 3:37 pm


Originally Posted by offerendum (Post 37617001)
It's always a bit messy to pick at, so I don't want to order anything like that again in future (at least that's my intention).

Tis the reason I don't like eating seafood... cooking can be a chore, eating shouldn't.

offerendum Mar 1, 2026 4:42 am


Originally Posted by Fabo.sk (Post 37622976)
Tis the reason I don't like eating seafood... cooking can be a chore, eating shouldn't.

Fortunately, this only affects individual dishes.

offerendum Mar 1, 2026 2:15 pm

Cathedral Pula
 
Pula Cathedral was on the way. I would have liked to go inside, but it was closed the whole time. No opening hours were displayed, but according to the internet it was open.
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offerendum Mar 2, 2026 3:58 pm

Forum Square Pula
 
Forum Square is the old centre of Pula, commemorated by the Temple of Augustus.
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offerendum Mar 2, 2026 4:07 pm

Monastery and Church of St. Francis Pula
 
St. Francis is somewhat hidden away, and the façade is currently being renovated.
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The monastery has a beautiful cloister.
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The golden altar is particularly striking in the church.
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There is still a little exhibition space left.
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offerendum Mar 4, 2026 3:34 pm

Fortress of Pula
 
The fortress (Kastell) is located on a hill in the centre of the town.
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The visit is particularly worthwhile because of the view.
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There is also a pharmacy and an exhibition about the Austro-Hungarian Empire era.
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offerendum Mar 4, 2026 3:43 pm

Zerostraße Pula
 
Admission to the fortress also includes a visit to the tunnels, known as Zerostraße. These were built as air-raid shelters and allow visitors to move safely beneath the city.
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offerendum Mar 5, 2026 11:54 am

Pula
 
Here are a few more impressions from the old town of Pula.
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offerendum Mar 5, 2026 12:59 pm

Vodnjan
 
Vodnjan is a small town with a rather large church (St. Blaise—the largest sacred building in the region), which houses one of the largest collections of relics in Europe, including the famous mummies. To my surprise, however, the church was closed; it seems that it is no longer open in October. So I had to content myself with viewing it from the outside.
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offerendum Mar 7, 2026 8:39 am

Monte Rovinj
 
In the evening, we had booked a table at Mote, which is not located in the hotel. Instead, it is situated in the old town of Rovinj on the hill. This location also means that the restaurant can only be reached on foot via the old streets.
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I had already taken photos of the exterior during the day. As you can see, the flooring is anything but level.
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That doesn't stop some women from wearing pretty shoes. While I already have a lot of respect for high heels in general, that respect increases immeasurably in an environment like this.
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The restaurant is essentially a covered terrace with glass walls.
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Aperitif Menu
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Mocktail
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The water served was “purified water.” Normally, I'm fine with that; I don't need (and want) San Pellegrino from Nestle, for example. But this water tasted disgusting, as if it had been treated with three tons of chlorine or something; it was actually undrinkable. I'm still annoyed that I didn't complain and actually paid for that crap. It was the worst water I've ever had in a restaurant.
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The menu
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A walk through the Istrian landscape
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Pani puri with black truffle
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Green olive gougere
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Mini margherita
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Meadow flowers boulion (seen in the back)
Chawanmusho with duxelles of mushroom and algae
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Our daily bread
Grandmothers bread, our extra vergin olive oil Fratuzza, beurre noisette with laurel powder, salt in teran wine
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The appetizers were consistently very good.
Our "wine"
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offerendum Mar 8, 2026 8:43 am

Monte Rovinj
 
Premium Ossetra Caviar, egg yolk 64 °C, potato foam
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Really delicious, a very nice dish.
Fishmarket
Adriatic shrimp, dry aged branzino, sepia
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Also good
Pilgrim Scallop
apple-fennel brunoise, buttermilk and horseradish, Rovinj shells, leek, quinoa, seafoam
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Also very good
Lobster
dumpling, cream of carrot, bisque
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Fine
Artichoke
cheep cheese, black Istrian truffle
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This was very good
Monkfish
octopus, zucchini, wild rice, zgvacet
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Good
This was a vegetarian alternative to Lamb
Beetroot
gnocchi, carpaccio, seasme, ginger, horseradish
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Cheese and Predessert
taleggio cheese, nectarine, golden caramelized almond, lime, kefir, mint, cucumber
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https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...61c1d5c3a5.jpgThe cheese was quite unusual and tasted good.
Pear
pistacchio.chocolate millefeuille, jasmin gel
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That was good too.
Petit Fours
dutch cookie with clueberries, strawberry jelly, fritula with cranberries, chocolate date almond bonbon
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All of the food was really good, except for the water, and I would eat here again. The bill was steep, no question about it.
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offerendum Mar 9, 2026 5:03 pm

Porec
 
On this day, we visited Porec. Before we get to the impressive basilica complex, here are a few impressions of this pretty town.
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offerendum Mar 10, 2026 5:17 pm

Euphrasian Basilica Poreč
 
The most significant attraction in Poreč is the Euphrasian Basilica. It is a World Heritage Site, and the complex that can be visited consists of the baptistery, the bell tower, the bishop's palace, several mosaics, and the basilica.
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The courtyard
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The baptistery.
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From the baptistery, you reach the Campanile.
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The view
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offerendum Mar 11, 2026 2:24 pm

Euphrasian Basilica Poreč
 
We continued towards the Bishop's Palace.
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The palace now serves as a museum.
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There is also something to see in the basement.
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The largest mosaic is located outside.
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