Old Romanesque gate
The old Roman gate, which is called the Small town gate, was built in the second half of the 12th century and beginning of the 13th century. The fairly simple gate frame is made out of thirteen stone blocks. Over the centuries, the gates were a component part of the town walls, and two gate wings made from hard Istrian oak are still preserved, as well as stone rings that hold the wings and the opening and closing mechanism.
The Roman Basilica of St. Mary of the Sea
The Romanesque Basilica of St Mary of the Sea is located in the port of Vrsar. The basilica is a very important memorial of Roman architecture in Istria. This pretty monumental basilica (24.5 x 12.5m) architecture reminds of old Christian churches. On the facade there is a round window (oculus) and on the eastern part of the church there is a bell in the shape of a Roman Monofor. The heavy Roman arcade with its monolithic pillars divides the church into three naves.