St. Euphemia is the patron of Rovinj and its statue is looking of us every day from the tower of the Church of St.. Euphemia at the top of the city. Feast of saint is celebrated on 16.09. and for centuries, pilgrims from all over Istria and beyond, come to the church before the coffin which held the body of the Holy Virgin.

Legend says that St. Euphemia was born in Chalcedon near Constantinople. She lived in a patrician family and the youth received a Christian education.

According to some opinions name Batana comes from ancient sea call "Batto" which was called a small wooden rowing boat in the 14 century.

Rovinj Batana is a wooden boat with 12 to 15 timber flat rib length from 4.6 to 8 meters. A flat bottom and inclined obliquely repayment. Lasted longer in order to produce the use of pine boards, about 2 cm thick. The ribs are made from oak and sometimes pine.

In bigger Batana of 8 meters knew the mainstream to put sails that Rovinj fishermen can go fishing to the Kvarner Bay or Piran. Because of the flat bottom, a small gauze and an ability to maneuver were also suitable for fishing in shallow waters.

Rovinj is the only city where during the summer you can see how Batana is hand maded.

All additional information about Batana even Batana photos can be found on the excellent website "The House of Batana“.