Old Labin is located in the Eastern part of the Istrian Peninsula, a few kilometers from the sea. The city has a rich history and cultural heritage. Now the 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 quickly expanded. By the turn of XVIII-XIX centuries there have been built a large number of houses and palaces.

In the Old Labin the bell tower remained Giusto, built in the IX century. Also survived several palaces in the Baroque style: Sinicco (XV century) and the Praetorian Palace (XIV century). Later there were built the palaces of the Francovich Vlacic, Mancini, Negrii and Battle the Lazarini (XVIII century). On-site Battle the Lazarini there is a small chapel of St. John, Dating from XVIII century.

Everyone is welcome to 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, in the Old Labin survived three small churches: St. Mary Magdalene Church (XIV century), St. Anthony's and St. Mary Mediatrix with valuable frescoes (XV century).

On the main square preserved City Palace, built in 1900, today it houses the city administration. Also there is the well-preserved city gate of St. flora, built in 1645. Above the entrance to the city ornaments are carved stone lions – the symbol of the Venetian Empire.

The study of the Old Labin is better to start with a visit to the National Museum, here you will learn about the history of the city. Labin is considered a mining town, so a significant part of the exposition of the Museum are the images and exhibits devoted to this subject.

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