a small, but strong and ancient seaport of Italy, in Istria, on the gulph of Venice, with a bishop's see. It is beautifully situated on the side of a hill, about which the vineyards form a semicircle. The streets are narrow; but there is a large square, where they keep the annual fair. The harbour is spacious, but not good; because it is open to the W. and S.W. winds. The inhabitants have a good trade in salt, oil, almonds, iron, &c. brought from Laubach; and they make good wines. The cathedral, and the late Jesuits church, are the two best buildings. It belongs to the House of Austria, and is eight miles north of Capo d'Istria, and 82 north-east of Venice. E. Long. 14° 4'. N. Lat. 45° 56'.