| Added by |
 Alain Martineau
|
| General Description : | Serie: 163, Type: R, Stamps in serie: 6 Rovinj lies on the west coast of Istria. The earliest core of the town is on the peninsula made in 1763 by joining the small islet to the mainland. The settlement dates from the 3rd century AD, and was first recorded in the 7th century. Between the 10th and 12th centuries Rovinj was independent but in the 13th century it was subjected by Venice. Until mid-19th century Rovinj was the major town and harbour on the west coast of Istria. In spite of becoming second to Pula, Rovinj developed into an important economic and tourist centre. Rovinj is rich in cultural and historic monuments. The septagonal Romanesque baptistry is its oldest building, dating from the 13th century. The Baroque church of St Euphemia is outstanding for its beauty. Rovinj is one of the major tourist centres in Croatia today. |
| Face value | 2,20 Kuna |
| Catalog code (Michel) | HR 344 |
| Catalog code (Scott) | HR 264 |
| Catalog code | Yvert et Tellier HR 319 Stanley Gibbons HR 385 AFA number HR 392 Croatian post Inc. HR 166 Unificato HR 304 |
| Series | Croatian towns |
| Stamp colour | multicolor |
| Stamp use | Definitive stamp |
| Print run | 4,536,300 |
| Issue date | 20/10/1995 |
| Designer | Ivica Šiško |
| Paper type | white 115g, gummed |
| Print technique | Offset lithography |
| Printed by | Zrinski - Čakovec |
| Perforation | 14, comb |
| Height | 25.56 mm |
| Width | 35.50 mm |
| Catalog prices | Unused stamp $1.00 |
![Croatia 1995 MNH, Handball world championship, Sports [HS]](https://i.ebayimg.com/thumbs/images/g/x98AAOSwJellxeLr/s-l225.jpg)
