Ecomuseo della Batana

The Batana Eco-museum is dedicated to the traditional wooden boat known as the batana and to the community of Rovinj, which has chosen it as its symbol. As Rovinj's most widespread traditional vessel, the batana connects local residents of various ethnicities — initially Italian and today the majority Croatian. It is listed in the UNESCO Register of Good Safeguarding Practices for the preservation of the intangible cultural heritage of the world. The eco-museum runs themed projects, batana rowing experiences, traditional dinners at Spacio Matika, and Rovinj's regatta of traditional boats with lug and lateen sails.