Hotels near Church of St Euphemia

The Church of St Euphemia crowns the highest point of the old town and dominates the Rovinj skyline. Built in the Baroque style in the 18th century, it is dedicated to the town's patron saint, whose 6th-century marble sarcophagus is kept inside, said to have drifted to Rovinj by sea.

Its 60-metre bell tower, modelled on the campanile of St Mark's in Venice, is topped by a copper statue of St Euphemia that turns with the wind. Climbing the wooden staircase inside the tower rewards you with the finest view over the terracotta rooftops, the harbour, and the offshore islands.

Pro Tip: The church is free; climbing the bell tower costs about 4 EUR. The wooden stairs are steep and open, so it is not for those wary of heights - but the sunset view is the best in town.