Rovinj's old town is considered the most interesting part of the city, which is why he was taken under protection by the Institute for the conservation of culturally significant objects since 1963.

Old town amazing wealth of styles represented on its territory. Here there are architectural elements (Windows, balconies, portals, stairs), as well as entire buildings, executed in styles: Renaissance, Neoclassicism, Baroque, Gothic, etc. fascinate Tourists narrow streets of the Old city, walking on which one can't tire or get bored.

From the walls, gradassi once Rovinj, only preserved ruins in the Northern and southern parts of the district. Of the seven gates in the original form is preserved only gate of Saint Benedict, Dating from 1590, the gate of the Holy cross, as well as gates, viodiusia to the famous Rovinj's fish market.

In the Western part of the Old town is the town hall. It was formerly Praetorian Palace, which during its existence was more than once rebuilt and reconstructed. On the ground floor of the town hall survived the premises, which was formerly a prison.

In 1822 were demolished old city gate and erected new ones, topped with Venetian coats of arms and the emblem of Rovinj. On the Piazza Matteoti is a newly renovated Center for historical studies, founded in 1986. Here is a library of more than 80,000 books. It has the status of one of the richest libraries in Europe. After Matteoti square you arrive at the square Were buildings of the Renaissance.

What street you wouldn't have gone further, it definitely will be full of impressions and exciting journey. Some streets can get you to the coast, others to the Art gallery of Rovinj or on 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 century) and the Church of the Healing Mother of God, which preserved many ancient icons and copies of paintings by famous artists of Venice.