euphrasian basilica porec
states: [croatia]
category: cultural
year: 1997
location: County of Istria
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 45.2291700000, 13.5944400000
last visited: 2015
unesco id: 809
world heritage site: 809
The Euphrasian Basilica in Poreč, Croatia, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its exceptional early Byzantine architecture and stunning 6th-century mosaics. Built in the mid-6th century under Bishop Euphrasius, the complex includes a basilica, atrium, baptistery, and episcopal palace, showcasing a blend of classical and Byzantine styles. Its well-preserved mosaics, depicting religious scenes and figures like Bishop Euphrasius himself, highlight its historical and artistic significance, earning it a place on the UNESCO list in 1997.
