The old town of Rovinj is considered to be the most interesting part of the city, which is why he was taken under the protection of the Institute for preservation of culturally significant objects since 1963.

Old Town amazes wealth of styles represented on its territory. Here there are architectural elements (windows, balconies, portals, stairs), as well as entire buildings, in the style of Renaissance, Neo-Classical, Baroque, Gothic, etc. Tourists are enchanted narrow streets of the old town, walk on that can not tire or get bored.

From the castle walls, enclosing once Rovinj, preserved only ruins in the northern and southern parts of the district. Of the seven gates in the original form preserved only in the gate of St. Benedict, dating back to the year 1590, the gates of the Holy Cross, as well as gates, O to the famous fish market in Rovinj.

In the western part of the Old Town City Hall is located. Previously, there was a Praetorian palace, which during its existence has been more than once rebuilt and renovated. On the ground floor of the town hall survived the premises in which used to be a prison.

In 1822, it was demolished the old city gates and built new ones, topped with Venetian coats of arms and the arms of Rovinj. The square is located Matteoti newly renovated Historical Research Center, founded in 1986. Here assembled a library of over 80,000 books. It has the status of one of the richest libraries in Europe. After Matteoti area you will come to Veli Square with buildings of the Renaissance.

On what street you would not have gone on, it definitely will be full of impressions and exciting journey. Some streets can take you to the coast, and the other - to the Art Gallery of Rovinj or on the top of the hill, where the magnificent church of St. Euphemia, the patron saint of the city.

Be sure to also visit the Church of St. Benedict (XIV c.) And the Church of the Healing Mother of God, in which many ancient icons and copies of paintings by famous artists of Venice.