Discover the Municipality of Sveti Lovreč

In the centre of Sveti Lovreč are the Church of St. Martin, historic fortifications and the restored town well. The Put vode circular trail (Istra Trails No. 720) runs through the municipality, starts at this well and ends there again. The Staza lovrečkih kapetana cycling route passes through several places before returning to Poreč; Sveti Lovreč can also be a starting point. Nature lovers will find the Puč spring in Vošteni, considered the municipality’s best-known natural water source.

The circular layout of Sveti Lovreč dates back to a prehistoric hillfort on the rise. A later chapter in the town’s history is reflected in its walls: they were extended and reinforced in the 14th century, when the town was the seat of the captains. The fortified ensemble includes the Funtanela Tower, a nearby triangular tower and a bell tower that once served as a defensive tower. These buildings give the town a distinct historical focus, setting it apart from the experiences offered by the trails across the municipal area.

The Romanesque bell tower next to the church is also one of the older buildings: it was added in the 11th century. The Church of St. Martin also has two artistic highlights. It houses Istria’s oldest organ, made by Petar Nakić (Pietro Nacchini) in 1735 and restored in 2013. It is also home to one of the oldest surviving fresco ensembles in Istria, including recently restored frescoes in the north and south apses. Those interested in sacred architecture and church art will find both an instrument with a well-documented history and wall paintings from a significant surviving ensemble.

Put vode is an 11.2 km circular walking trail in the Municipality of Sveti Lovreč. It connects several water sources. The start and finish are at the restored town well in the centre of Sveti Lovreč, near Velika vrata. This makes it a circular walk with a named starting and ending point. The stated distance can help you factor the route into your day’s plans; on its own, it says nothing about walking time or difficulty.

For a cycling trip, the Staza lovrečkih kapetana offers a different way to explore the area. Its route passes through Poreč, Ženodraga, Baderna, Sveti Lovreč, Montižana and St. Bečić before returning to Poreč. Sveti Lovreč can also be a starting point. The places along the way and the return to Poreč are part of the route as described; no distance is given. This lets you distinguish the walk, which starts and finishes at the town well, from the cycling route through several places without combining the two into a single route.

Gallery Placa in Sveti Lovreč is an information centre and gallery. It provides information about the tourist offer in Sveti Lovreč and Central Istria. In Vošteni, the Puč spring is considered the municipality’s best-known natural water source. These different stops cater to two distinct interests: an overview of the tourist offer and a well-known natural water source in the municipal area.

Places in the municipality include MedakiMedaki, OrbaniOrbani, KloštarKloštar, PeriniPerini, MedvidićiMedvidići, SelinaSelina, Jakići DolinjiJakići Dolinji, VošteniVošteni, HerakiHeraki, Stranići Kod LovrečaStranići Kod Lovreča, KnapićiKnapići, ČehićiČehići, GradinaGradina, RadićiRadići, MarasiMarasi, FlengiFlengi, BralićiBralići, Sveti LovrecSveti Lovrec and KrunciciKruncici.

A clearly dated event was Lovrečeva 2025 in Sveti Lovreč: it was the celebration of St. Lawrence’s Day and also the Municipality Day.

How long is the Put vode circular trail?

The Put vode circular trail (Istra Trails No. 720) is 11.2 km long.

Where does Put vode start and end?

The trail starts at the restored town well in the centre of Sveti Lovreč, near Velika vrata, and ends back at the same well.

What was Lovrečeva 2025?

In 2025, it was the celebration of St. Lawrence’s Day in Sveti Lovreč and also the Municipality Day.

For the broader travel overview: Istria County.