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Rovinj, Croatia

Easily one of my favorite cities in Croatia, Rovinj is unfolds as a teardrop spilling into the Adriatic. All roads lead to the Church of S. Eufemia, which watches over the city from its hilltop perch. The cobblestones have all been smoothed by years of foot-traffic, and at night the streets and alleys are given over to the cats which roam its still lanes.

Unfortunately, one of the restaurants I most wanted to sample was closed for the season. It sits just below the church at the end of one of the main streets. I had to make do with some of the other offerings. That said, I had one of the best pizzas I have ever had in a small pizzeria tucked into a bend in the road. The argula was perhaps the freshest I have tasted. And the wine one of the most refreshing.

I could have spent a week just with in the confines of this tiny town, but I had but two weeks to spare for my entire trip. And so I pushed out, out of Istria and on down the coast.

More photos of Croatia can be found here.

Comments (12)

Very nice--love the low perspective and the cat is, of course, a great element

Posted by Christopher on 13 Apr 2011, 10.48 PM

Thanks Christopher! I loved all the feral cats in Croatia. Though they were all really healthy looking and well taken care of!

Posted by eugene on 13 Apr 2011, 10.49 PM

From your story, Croatia sounds like a great place to visit.

I wonder what that cat is looking at... It's quite intriguing.

Posted by t&t on 14 Apr 2011, 5.47 PM

Croatia is a pretty cool place to visit. I'd definitely recommend. I can't say what it's like in season tho. I imagine it's a lot more crowded. :-)

I bet the cat is hoping that someone will feed it. :p

Posted by eugene on 14 Apr 2011, 10.51 PM

wow, the silence depicted in this image is intense, awesome tones.

Posted by Will Williams on 27 Apr 2011, 5.18 PM

great night scene. I love thes cobblestone and the black cat!

Posted by grapf on 09 May 2011, 9.10 AM

Love this image. Well caught. As a Cumbria Wedding Photographer in the UK I am always interested in other photographers captures.
Regards
Steve

Posted by Steve on 19 Jun 2011, 3.39 PM

The photo is amazing

Regards

Posted by Sérgio Pontes on 22 Jun 2011, 7.17 PM

Beautifully illuminated night photography. The cat seated is a perfect element within the composition. Nice shot!

Posted by PhotoFaculty Photography Classes on 07 Jul 2011, 7.23 PM

wow! excellent photo! I'll have to check out Rovinj when in Croatia next month!

Posted by crash on 08 Jul 2011, 5.03 PM

@crash. What did you think of Rovinj? I might be passing through again next month as I seek to see more of the Balkans.

Posted by eugene on 15 Aug 2011, 12.05 AM

Cool street scene, really like this.

Posted by Ian on 26 Oct 2011, 5.23 AM

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Posted 13 Apr 2011   |   Photography + design © Eugene Kuo // 226.