PHOTO: Grisia Street in Rovinj, Croatia
Grisia Street in Rovinj, Croatia, renowned for its art galleries and working artists, leads to Saint Euphemia Church, which crowns the hill upon which the town sits.
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PHOTO: Ancient Town of Rovinj, Croatia, Seen from the Sea
Town of Rovinj, Croatia, located on the Istrian Adriatic coast, was part of Italy until after World War II, thus both Croatian and Italian are official languages. Once a walled island, the channel separating it from the mainland was filled in in 1763, making it a peninsula.
PHOTO: Medieval Town of Piran, Slovenia
Medieval town of Piran, Slovenia, located on the Adriatic Sea. The well-preserved town walls seen atop the hill were constructed to protect against Ottoman invasions.
PHOTO: Tartini Square in Piran, Slovenia
Tartini Square in the coastal town of Piran, Slovenia, was named for its most famous citizen, violinist Giuseppe Tartini. A bronze statue of the musician can be seen at left.
PHOTO: Stone-Paved Streets of Piran, Slovenia
Stone-paved streets of Piran, Slovenia, at night. The lanes are so narrow that special mini trucks must be used to deliver goods and collect the trash.
