Church of St. Euphemia, Rovinj

Local nameCrkva svete Eufemije
LocationRovinj, Croatia

The Church of St. Euphemia, often known as the Basilica of St. Euphemia, is a Baroque church located in the heart of the historic part of Rovinj, Croatia, dominating the town.

This three-nave church was built from 1725-36, over the remains of older, early Christian structures. The dedication was originally to Saint George, later to Saints George and Euphemia; the present building is dedicated to Euphemia only. Its façade dates from 1883.

The relics of Saint Euphemia are preserved in a Roman sarcophagus from the sixth century. The church contains several treasures and works of art: Gothic statues from the 15th century, paintings from the 16th and the 17th centuries: Last Supper and Christ in the Gethsemane.

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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_St._Euphemia,_Rovinj

Address 62 Montalbano, Rovinj 52210, Croatia

Coordinates 45°4'59.457" N 13°37'51.497" E

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