Porec is a tourist town with a rich historical and cultural heritage, located on the west coast of Istria. The Porec Riviera stretches from the Lim Channel in the south and to the Mirna River Valley in the north.
Tourist centers are Zelena Laguna, Bijela Uvala, Plava Laguna, Brulo, Spadici, Materada, Ulika, Cervar-Porat and Lanterna. The city developed on the basis of Roman architecture and to this day the orthogonal urban layout of the streets has been preserved, with picturesque Romanesque buildings and Venetian Gothic palaces. Porec achieved its greatest rise during the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian. The largest cultural monument from this period is the Euphrasian Basilica, which was built in the middle of the 6th century during the time of Bishop Euphrasius. The basilica is built in the Byzantine style. The mosaics inside and on the facade of the basilica are among the most beautiful works of Byzantine art in the world. The entire complex was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997. Major sights include the Romanesque house from the 13th century, the Baroque interior of the Istrian Chamber, the House of Two Saints from the 15th century, the Church of Our Lady of the Angels from the 18th century on Freedom Square, the medieval walls, the Porec Tower and the Gothic pentagonal tower. The entire old town of Porec is an exceptional cultural monument. Aquarium Porec is located in the city center in the picturesque old town. In the summer, the Porec Aquarium is open from 9 am to 11 pm every day, and in winter from 10 am to 3 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
They have 24 aquariums in which it is possible to see about 80 different species of fish, crustaceans and other marine organisms from the underwater world of the Adriatic Sea. There is also a souvenir shop and a bar with refreshing drinks at the aquarium.