The church was first mentioned in the 13th Century.
It acquired its present day appearance after numerous renovation works in the year 1773 and extensive restoration in the year 1890. It was dedicated to the one of the first Roman popes – St Clement. Because of the dreaded plague that propagated throughout Istria in the 17th Century, the church was renamed as Our Lady of Health Church, as St. Mary was together with St. Rocco an intercessor against plague.
Attached to the keepers cottage next to the church is the Punta Lighthouse.
The semi-octagonal lighthouse attached to the front of the keeper’s house, all built on the circular stone pier. Lantern apparently removed. Far from a typical lighthouse, it is simply a large light bulb with a Fresnel lens attached to the fence which surrounds the bell tower beside the keeper’s house. The round bell tower is often mistaken for the lighthouse.
That last photo is stunning,the colour of the water amazing!
Thank you
great shot. i like the firm, upright proportions of the church
Somehow, that photo looks almost 3D.