Sveti Juraj Castle

The origins of Sveti Juraj date back to prehistoric times, as evidenced by archaeological traces. A fortified complex with a church existed here from the early Middle Ages until the 14th century. In 992, Alderus de Castro was named lord of the castle, followed by Viadotto and Fabiano in 1230. Patriarch Gregorio of Montelongo acquired the castle in 1260, had it restored and expanded to oversee his Istrian possessions. After attacks by Venice in 1291 and Genoa in 1354, the castle lost its strategic importance. It frequently changed hands, including Alberto Bratti and later Alessandro Soranzo in 1545. Until the mid-19th century, the Manzini family were the owners. The Romanesque church from the 12th century served as a parish church until 1820 and was plastered and whitewashed in 1622 by order of Bishop Eusebio Caimo to serve as a beacon for seafarers.

The castle ruin of Sveti Juraj is located near Poreč in the Istrian County (Istarska županija) in the Adriatic Croatia region (Jadranska Hrvatska), Croatia. It is situated at an elevation of approximately 47 meters above sea level.

Visitors can explore the castle ruin of Sveti Juraj today. The site is largely overgrown and left to decay, but the remains of the walls still bear witness to its former grandeur. The ruin of the church, whose outer walls and apse were partially reconstructed between 2015 and 2019, can also be seen.

• Castle ruin Trovir (Castle), approx. 3.8 km away
• Castle Završje (Castle), approx. 11.8 km away
• Castle ruin Momjan (Castle), approx. 13.0 km away
• Castle ruin Sipar (Castle), approx. 17.5 km away