One of the most crucial traveler tourist attractions on the Istrian peninsula is Rovinj. The charming town is known for of its incredible, specific placement. It proudly lies on the hill where a long time ago was once an island. As per the legend, on 16 September, sometime between the fourth and eighth centuries, a catastrophic earthquake shook Istria as well as the island by which the city sat fragmented into a few islands which continue to exist today. People who was able to escape founded nearby the city which is Rovinj today.Beautiful, baroque church of St. Eufemia dominates the entire city and supplies view which is breathtaking to the bay Valdibore and also to the picturesque island of St. Katarina.Just like the rest of the area, Rovinj enjoys mild Mediterranean climate that causes it to be even more attractable to tourists. According to that, Rovinj has a great accommodation offer; high athegory hotels, numerous private apartments, smaller pensions & auto-camps.Alongside with the tourist, other important economical branches such as fishing, wine production as well as agriculture are created in Rovinj. You shouldn't miss on trying great homemade Istrian wines. Rovinj is also recognized for its tobacco factory.Aside from the spectacular old part of Rovinj, we recommend you excursions to Romualds cave as well as swamp "Palud" south of Lim canal.Rovinj was possibly founded in archaic times and numerous archeological remains may proof that.First community settlement, the fortress was created between 3rd and 5th ct. Barbarian hits among 5th and 8th ct. were reason behind citizens of surrounding fields to find security inside town walls. This was period of strong urban development, plus also period of several invaders (Goths, Avars, Byzantium, Slawes as well as others).Between 9th and 10th ct., in order to ensure safe passage for its vessels on the Adriatic Sea, Rovinj got into right into a pact with the Venetian Republic which continued until Venice capitulation on 1797. In 1805. Rovinj was entertained by Austrians and in 1805 from the French, who proceeded to treat Rovinj as battle plunder. In 1806. Istrian canton was established and also assimilated into Italian kingdom, and in 1815. to Austria again. Nonetheless, with London Peace Treaty (1918) becomes an element of Kingdom of Italy.At the conclusion of the Second World War, the citizens of Rovinj had been moved to a refugee camp of Wagni near Leibnitz, into Stiria. After World War 2, Rovinj became a part of the Yugoslavian Federation, and also stayed there until 1991, when Croatia announced its independence.Rovinj is very proud on its rich historical and cultural heritage. There are several cultural manifestations, particularly in the summer months such as folk festivals, fisherman fiestas as well as fairs.Visit https://www.tripindicator.com/rovinj-activities/1/32799/N.html for Rovinj attractions, sightseeing tours, outdoor activities, water sports and day trips.Visit https://wikitravel.org/en/Rovinj for more travel information.
