Venetian Fortress of Rovinj
by Norman Gabitzsch
Title
Venetian Fortress of Rovinj
Artist
Norman Gabitzsch
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
21st Century Photograph of the old city of Rovinj, Croatia, taken from a water taxi.
Rovinj-Rovigno is a city in Croatia situated on the north Adriatic Sea with a population of 14,294 (2011). Located on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula, it is a popular tourist resort and an active fishing port. Istriot, a Romance language once widely spoken in this part of Istria, is still spoken by some of the residents. The town is officially bilingual, Italian and Croatian, hence both town names are official and equal.
Rovinj-Rovigno was already a settlement of Venetian or Illyrian tribes before being captured by the Romans. From 1283 to 1797 Rovigno was one of the most important towns in Istria governed by the Republic of Venice. During this period three town gates were constructed and Rovinj was fortified by two rows of defensive walls, remains of which can still be seen today. Nearby the Rovinj/Rovigno pier one can find one of the old town gates, the Balbi's Arch, dating from 1680, and a late-Renaissance clock tower. The first city statute was proclaimed in 1531.
Copyright (c) 2014 Norman Gabitzsch. All Rights Reserved.
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October 13th, 2014
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Norman Gabitzsch
Nermine, thanks for the feature of the Croatia Travel Photograph, "Venetian Fortress Of Rovinj", in the Pixels Fine Art Group, "Artist Salon".
Norman Gabitzsch
Stefano ... thank you for featuring the the Croatia Travel picture, "Venetian Fortress Of Rovinj", in the Pixels Fine Art group "10 Plus".
Norman Gabitzsch
Thank you, Beth, for the feature of the image, "Venetian Fortress Of Rovinj", in the Pixels Fine Art group "500 And Beyond Fine Art Group".
Norman Gabitzsch
Delynn ... thank you for featuring the Croatia Travel picture, "Venetian Fortress Of Rovinj", in the Pixels Fine Art group "Exhibitors Art".
Norman Gabitzsch
Thank you, Mariola, for featuring the artwork, "Venetian Fortress of Rovinj", in the Fine Art Group, "500 Views".
Norman Gabitzsch
Chuck, thank you for featuring the Travel Photograph, "Venetian Fortress Of Rovinj", in the Fine Art Group, "500 To 1000 Photo".
Norman Gabitzsch
Darren, thank you for featuring the photographic artwork, "Venetian Fortress Of Rovinj", in the Fine Art Group, "Water Water and Water".
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Thank you, John, for featuring this Travel photo in the Fine Art America Group, "Images That Excite You!".
Norman Gabitzsch
Thanks, Dan, for featuring the floral artwork, "Venetian Fortress of Rovinj", in the Fine Art Group, "Premium FAA Artists".
Norman Gabitzsch
James, I want to thank you for featuring the artwork, "Venetian Fortress of Rovinj", in your Fine Art Group, "Beauty".
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