Bell Tower: the finest view over Vrsar, the historic little town in Istria
Take in the finest view over Vrsar, a charming, centuries-old little town full of historic streets on a hilltop. The Bell Tower beside the Parish Church of St. Martin is the best vantage point of all.
Casanova? Look higher up.
Impressed by Viewpoint Casanova? We quite understand; it is remarkably beautiful there.
But it can be more beautiful still. Look higher up. Visit the tower in the heart of Vrsar's old town.
Bell Tower, Parish Church of St. Martin
- This tower stands almost right on the hilltop, and is itself some 40 metres tall on top of that. Which means you look out over the whole of Vrsar and far beyond.
- From here you see the old town in all its glory. Your eye is drawn just as readily to the Croatian coast, with 18 little islands at this point.
- You also get a good sense of the green, hilly hinterland. Breathe in the beauty of Istria. Casanova would be so happy here.
The old town of Vrsar
The old town of Vrsar takes you back in time. You walk through history, centuries and centuries back.
We can almost speak of millennia. Around 2,000 years ago the Romans put up the first buildings here. Many peoples followed, because as the stories go, everyone wanted to rule over Vrsar.
The appeal lay in a unique charm, one that Casanova described and praised.
Vrsar still has a magnetic pull as a much-loved sight on a day trip. It is a popular base for a longer holiday in Istria as well.
The best time to visit the Bell Tower in Vrsar
In the hottest part of the day many people are swimming in the Adriatic, and rightly so. After that the little town slowly comes to life.
The evening in particular gets busy. Sometimes packed. Which is why a late-afternoon visit is worth considering. We saw the Bell Tower in perfect peace, for instance, a little after 17.00.
After that we had a good dinner down in the harbour. And to finish we took in the Casanova Beach Bar : stylish food and cocktails in Istria.
Medieval and Mediterranean moods
Anyone with a soft spot for historic little towns will be delighted by Vrsar. You find yourself in medieval and Mediterranean moods at once. A welcome combination. Welcome to Vrsar.
The old town of Vrsar with the Bell Tower, seen from the harbour
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