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Episcopal Complex of the Euphrasian Basilica in the Historic Centre of Poreč

Croatia
Date of Inscription: 1997
Criteria: (ii)(iii)(iv)
Core zone: 1.1 ha
County of Istria
N45 13 45.012 E13 35 39.984
Ref: 809

Brief Description

The group of religious monuments in Porec, where Christianity was established as early as the 4th century, constitutes the most complete surviving complex of its type. The basilica, atrium, baptistery and episcopal palace are outstanding examples of religious architecture, while the basilica itself combines classical and Byzantine elements in an exceptional manner.

Justification for Inscription

The Committee decided to inscribe this property on the basis of criteria (ii), (iii) and (iv), considering that the Episcopal complex of the Euphrasian Basilica in the historic centre of Porec is an outstanding example of an early Christian episcopal ensemble that is exceptional by virtue of its completeness and its unique Basilican cathedral.

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