Rovinj - Rovigno, Historic Part Of The City With The Church Of Saint Euphemia, Croatia. Editorial Photo

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. Saint Euphemia known as the All-praised in the Orthodox Church, is a Christian saint, who was martyred for her faith in 303 AD. The relics of Saint Euphemia are preserved in a Roman sarcophagus from the sixth century but adapted in the 15th 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. The bell tower resembles the tower of St Mark`s Basilica in Venice. It was built during 1654–1680, to the plans by Antonio Manopola. On top of this 60 m-high tower stands the statue of Saint Euphemia, serving as a wind vane. Rovinj, Croatia.