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Sveti Lovreč nestles in the immediate hinterland of Vrsar and Poreč. It is one the best preserved medieval fortified towns in Istria, The town was named after the small church St. Lawrence (1) built in the 8th century on the town graveyard located outside the town. The Romanesque bell tower next to the church was added in the 11th century.
The circular shape of the settlement originates from the prehistoric period when a hillfort was located on the hill top. During the Byzantine era Lovreč had already been fortified with walls and towers, which were er thoroughly restored on various occasions. Most of the remaining fortifications date back to the Venetian era when Sveti Lovreč was the seat of the military administration of the Venetian Istria – the so called Pazenatik.
The monumental Velika vrata - Main Gate (2), is decorated with the coat of arms of the families Grimani and Moro and the recurring Venetian symbol – Lion of St. Mark holding his book closed meaning that the gate was built in a time of war.
The parish church – the three-nave St.Martin`s Basilica (4) is accessed from the neighbouring smaller square - Placeta. The church is furnished with partly conserved and recently well restored frescoes, so far the oldest frescoes in made in the 11th century. North from the parish church there used to stand the Town Palace but today we can only see the beautiful stone Town Water Well (6), decorated with the coats of arms of the Contarinis and the Zulians, and the figure of St. Lawrence – the Patron Saint of the town. St. Lawrence can be recognized by the gridiron, which has been inserted into the present official coat of arms of the Municipality of Sveti Lovreč. To reach the Water Well one must climb the steps north of the church.
In the past, the bell of the church of St. Blaise marked the time of the distribution of water during the great droughts, which were not uncommon back then. For this reason, special attention has always been paid to public cisterns and sources of drinking water within the town and those outside the city walls, such as the spring in Vošteni.
In near vicinity: Sightseeing, Shopping, Restaurants, Cinemas/movie theaters, Museums, Concert halls, Health/beauty spa, Theme park (amusement park), Fitness center/gym, Golf, Tennis, Water sports, Swimming, Biking, Winter sports, Hiking, Fishing, Rock climbing, Racquet ball, Basket ball court, Miniature golf, Horseback riding, Massage, Surfing, Kayaking, Cycling, Jet skiing, Skiing

Upon arrival, please proceed directly to the house where the hosts will be waiting for you. They will give you the keys and show you around the house. As Adriatic agency from Poreč, we will provide you with detailed arrival instructions before your arrival. Check-in is possible between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM