Euphrasian Basilica Porec
- States
- Croatia
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 1997
- Location
- County of Istria
- Region
- Europe & North America
- Coordinates
- 45.22917, 13.59444
- Last Visited
- 2015
- UNESCO ID
- 809
- WH 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.
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