Old Labin is located in the eastern part of the Istrian peninsula, a few kilometers from the sea. The town is rich in history and cultural heritage. Now Old Labin is known worldwide as a city of galleries and artists.

Old Labin, was built as a fortified settlement between the XVI and XVII centuries. The city expanded rapidly enough. By the turn of XVIII-XIX centuries. there were already built a large number of houses and palaces.

On the territory of the old Labin belfry of St. Justus, built in the IX century. Also preserved are several palaces in the Baroque style: Skampichcho (XV century) and the Praetorian Palace (XIV century). Later there were built palaces Francovich Vlacic, Manzini, negros and Battaglia Lazzarini (XVIII century). On the territory of Battaglia Lazzarini kept small chapel of St. John dating back to the XVIII century.

Anyone can visit the Municipal Theatre (Circolo), whose building was erected in 1843. Also preserved building of the parish church of St. Mary, built in the XIV century and then reconstructed many times. In addition, the territory of the old Labin survived three small churches: St. Mary Magdalene (XIV century), St. Anthony and St. Mary's Advocate with valuable frescoes (XV century).

On the main square of the city is preserved palace, built in 1900, today it is the city administration. Also, there are well-preserved city gate of St. Flora, built in 1645. Above the entrance to the city located ornaments, carved stone lions - a symbol of the Venetian empire.

The study of old Labin is better to start with a visit to the National Museum, here you will learn the history of the city. Labin considered a mining town, so a large part of the museum make up the image, and exhibits devoted to this topic.

Today, when the mines closed, the old Labin, is a real tourist pearl. It is full of galleries, bars, artists' studios, and built a modern multicultural center.