Labin Things To Do
Open Air Museum
Labin is one of Croatia’s untapped gems, boasting natural and architectural beauty that renders it unrecognisable from the mining hub it was renowned for being just decades ago. On holiday in Labin you can immerse yourself in the beautiful surroundings by discovering its old town, bursting with pastel coloured houses and Venetian flourishes. Such is the nature of the baroque style architecture in Labin, it will feel like walking through an expansive, open air museum, with tourists from across Europe discovering its charming cobbled streets and myriad of remarkable arts and crafts outlets and exhibitions in the picturesque hilltop town.
Labin is one of Croatia’s untapped gems, boasting natural and architectural beauty that renders it unrecognisable from the mining hub it was renowned for being just decades ago. On holiday in Labin you can immerse yourself in the beautiful surroundings by discovering its old town, bursting with pastel coloured houses and Venetian flourishes. Such is the nature of the baroque style architecture in Labin, it will feel like walking through an expansive, open air museum, with tourists from across Europe discovering its charming cobbled streets and myriad of remarkable arts and crafts outlets and exhibitions in the picturesque hilltop town.
Arts
The artists among holiday makers will be overwhelmed not only with what the art shops have to offer, but of the ever-growing scene present in Labin. The town is host to the Labin festival every summer, in which art, music and other cultural delights are on display for all to enjoy, while the International Sculptor’s Symposium is held annually in Labin from early August to mid-September. Here sculptures and statues from local artists as well as works from around the globe can be observed and admired, with the town of Labin a real hotbed for the arts, even boasting a gallery of its own that is well worth a visit.
The artists among holiday makers will be overwhelmed not only with what the art shops have to offer, but of the ever-growing scene present in Labin. The town is host to the Labin festival every summer, in which art, music and other cultural delights are on display for all to enjoy, while the International Sculptor’s Symposium is held annually in Labin from early August to mid-September. Here sculptures and statues from local artists as well as works from around the globe can be observed and admired, with the town of Labin a real hotbed for the arts, even boasting a gallery of its own that is well worth a visit.
History
Labin’s shift from a predominantly industrial mining town in Istria to a beautiful source of art and education is reflected in the mining museum, which amongst its ornate milleu features a model mine, where one can sample a piece of the history of Croatia with amazing attention to detail. Labin also offers superb views of the south-east harbour of Rabec where the Mediterranean Sea acts as an idyllic backdrop to a relaxing getaway, while in terms of eating, restaurants serving locally sourced truffles make it easy to see why Labin is fast becoming a favourite for tourists looking for something a bit different from their holiday.
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