Roč, Medieval settlement in Istria County, Croatia
Located at an elevation of 334 meters, Roč features traditional stone houses, fortified town walls with two entrances, and a functioning watchtower.
The settlement, first recorded as Rus in 1064, developed into a fortified town during the 12th century and became a center of Slavic literature.
The Church of St Anthony contains the Roč Glagolitic Abecedarium from the 13th century, marking its role in early Croatian written heritage.
The settlement maintains a population of 187 residents and serves as a starting point for exploring the Glagolitic Alley leading to Hum.
Juri Žakan prepared the first Croatian printed book, the 1483 Missale Romanum Glagolitice, in this settlement.
Location: Istria County
Location: Buzet
Elevation above the sea: 334 m
GPS coordinates: 45.40000,14.05000
Latest update: October 15, 2025 21:29
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