Founded by nuns of the Order of the Sacred Hearts, this church opened in 1908 and took the same name: Sveta Srca means “Sacred Hearts.” Following World War II, the order abandoned the church and adjoining convent, both being given over to the Archaeological Museum of Istria instead. The association used it as a warehouse and depot starting in 1958. This use, and deficient building techniques, required major repairs and renovations after the Archaeological Museum vacated the building. Work began in 2007 after it was decided to update the building…
