LabinThe medieval town of Labin is situated on a hill above Rabac, only 5 kilometers away from the sea. It consists of two separate parts, the old city on a hill with a beautiful view of Rabac, Kvarner, Gorski Kotar and Velebit, and the new part of town Podlabin. Situated on a limestone hill that suddenly descends into a valley of streams and the Rabac coast. Itis a rare perfect blend of rich culture, and above all, it is recommended that visitors interested in cultural tourism and lovers of antiques.    Because of its rich cultural heritage, visitors can feel whole atmosphere of the city. Walk the city and enjoy its historic architecture, and use it as an ideal starting point for day trips to beautiful and unspoilt valley and the eastern Istrian roads reveal the central Istria and leading to the medieval towns and castles. 
Town, as the center of the eastern part of Istria, it changed a lot of power, from Illyrian, Roman, to the Venetian. Each of them has left its mark on the identity of the city today with its beauty attracts many tourists. Its history is closely linked to the exploitation of underground coal deposits. Main SightsOf the sights we must mention the gate or the 'Porta Sanfior' dating back to the 1587th year. Above them is a labinski Arms and the Venetian lion, and still retained its original look. There is also Battiala-Lazzarini Palace which today houses the National Museum of the city with its archaeological, ethnographic and mining exhibition, and gallery and palace Frankovic -Vlačić where a permanent exhibition dedicated to the theologian Mathias Flacius illyricus (Extension, 1520-1575) one of the foremost advocates of Protestant reform. Look at the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary was built in the 11th century, on whose facade 1604th was appointed Venetian lion with a ball in his mouth - a symbol of recognition of the Venetians. The Church of Sv. Mary Tješiteljice, built 1426th The extremely valuable series of 15 sculptures in wood and 9 oil paintings from the 17th century.
Every third Wednesday of the month visit city fair. Entertainment can be found in a rich program of Labin Art Republic, which lasts from early July to late August - it is the youngest republic in the world and street teatar, culture and tourism, and the area of the old town becomes the scene. The program crowd, classics, street art, klaunerija, choirs, orchestras, folk dancing, and surprises for children.It is town near the sea but also near the woods. Thereof, a lot of sport activities are provided to you, like: tennis, basket ball, volley ball, hand ball, foot ball, underwater fishing and diving, horseback riding, cycling, fishing, hunting, hiking, walking, windsurfing, sailing, and many other extreme sports. Hunters, deer hunting is recommended suitable in the surrounding wooded hills and valleys. return from Labin to Exploring Croatia travel & tourism guide New! CommentsHave your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below. |
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