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The Euphrasian Basilica is located in the old town of Porec. The basilica is the most valuable cultural monument in Porec and the best preserved monument of early Byzantine art in the Mediterranean.
The Euphrasian Basilica was built in the middle of the 6th century on the foundations of the previous three-nave basilica in the time of Emperor Justinian I and Bishop Euphrasius, after whom it was named. The entire basilica complex consists of the following buildings: the Gothic-style basilica, the parish church, the Mauro pulpit, the trikora, the sacristy, the baptistery, the bell tower and the nearby episcopal mansion. Among the archeological finds, the most important are mosaics from the 3rd century, works of art from the early Christian, early Byzantine and medieval periods, and sacral monuments. Despite numerous earthquakes, fires and wars, floor mosaics from the 5th century have also been preserved, which are an example of beautiful early Christian fine art. The central part of the mosaics shows Bishop Euphrasius with a model of the basilica, the Virgin Mary with Jesus, guardian angels and local saints martyrs, among whom St. Mauro is especially important. The Euphrasian Basilica is open for visits every day, except during religious ceremonies.
It is also possible to climb the bell tower, which offers a beautiful view of the city and its surroundings. In 1997, UNESCO inscribed the Euphrasian Basilica complex on the World Heritage List.