Church of St. Anthony
   Photo: Church of St. Anthony

St. Anthony Church - is the temple, the construction of which dates from the second half of the XVII century. Located church in Vrsar, close to another attractions of the city - Lesser gate.

Skill building in the eclectic architectural style of the Renaissance and Baroque. Malovyrazitelnoe facade with a rectangular door also includes a pair of square windows that are on opposite sides of the entrance. Above the façade stands the bell tower, which is one year after the opening of the church, that is, in 1657, was crowned with a small bell, decorated with images of St. Anthony and other saints.

Before entering the temple is a terrace, weatherproof wooden roof, supported by ten columns of stone. All columns are interconnected arkami.Arki considered quite typical elements of architecture in Istria XIV-XIX centuries. Believers who failed to get into the crowded church during the service could easily accommodate under the arches, sheltered from the sun and rain or. In addition, the terrace has repeatedly been used as accommodation by those who did not have time to be in the city until such time as the closed main gate. And use the terrace for trial.

Today the interior of the church has been completely restored. In summer it hosts art exhibitions.

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