If representatives of God’s word are privy to heavenly settings, it should come as no surprise that the charming Istrian sea side town of Vrsar remained a summer hot spot for influential Roman bishops for over eight centuries.  The Venetians came close to occupying it during the 13th century, but the bishops diplomatically won the fight for a period of time.  By the end of the 18th century, Venice finally reined and thus one of the world’s most infamous culture’s architectural influences around.Vrsar’s history furthermore dates back to the Stone Age while also having fallen under control of the Austrian and French rule in later period. 

The natural attributes of the area included a type of stone which was popular during the Baroque and renaissance periods.  It became town’s main export and used to build some of Venice’s most famous palaces, churches, and bridges.

Do not miss the church of St. Anthony, the town’s old Romanesque Gate, and surrounding medieval walls and towers.