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IMG_3701c - Western Istria is famous for its limestone-based red soil. The grapes there are very different from those in inland, grey marl soil.
IMG_3702 - Olive trees live for an average of 500 years. These may be young, but all are heavily pruned so are never very tall.
IMG_3706c - The old town of Rovinj was first mentioned as "Castrum Rubini", under Roman rule, in the 5th century.
IMG_3707 - Rovinj is a busy seaport, both for tourism and fishing.
IMG_3708c - The Venetian Baroque-style Church of St Euphemia reflects Rovinj's 1283-1798 Venetian rule.
IMG_3710 - The old town was originally on an off-shore island. The channel was filled in 1763.
IMG_3711 - Evergreen oak trees (Quercus ilex).
IMG_3712 - The farmers' market is on open space at the edge of the old town, where fill connected it to the mainland.
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