Euphrasian Basilica

The Euphrasian Basilica, now the cathedral of Poreč, was built in the 6th century on the site of an early Christian church at the time of Emperor Justinian I (483-565). The complex of the Euphrasian Basilica includes the Basilica, the Parish Church, the Sacristy, the Baptistery and Bell Tower, the Oratory of Mauro and the nearby Episcopal Palace. The mosaics of the interior and the facade of the church are among the best-preserved works of Byzantine art. In 1997, UNESCO declared the basilica a World Heritage Site.

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