What to Do in Labin, Croatia

Croatia's Istria region is full of old towns. Located on the Northeast sides of the region, Labin has many ancient cultures, historical architecture and beautiful sea views. Don't expect to see dozens of great things in Labin, but if you take a day to visit this place, you will get a good sightseeing experience. If you make your flight, hotel and car rental reservations through Bitbook, you can benefit from an average of 25% cashback. Let's continue reading about the must-see places in Labin.

Birthplace of Giuseppina Martinuzzi

Giuseppina Martinuzzi, an Italian writer, teacher and most importantly revolutionary, was born in 1844. One of the streets in Labin Old Town is named after him, he is such an important historical figure. Close to the city center, you can find the house where Martinuzzi was born.

There are elements of Secession in the courtyard of the house, which was built in the 19th century. On the first floor of the courtyard you will see a stone relief with the lion of Saint Mark. This stone is almost 200 years old.

The Little Theater

You can come across a striking yellow building in one of Labin's narrow side streets. The Little Theater was built on the site of an old grain warehouse in the mid-19th century. This building, which was built and adapted by the members of the theater community, hosted the performances of the theater company founded in 1840.

The building also served as a sports hall and military barracks in different periods. In 1893, Pula artist Giovanni Demori redecorated the theater.

The Frankovic - Vlacic Palace

Lablin is the birthplace of some of the important scholars in European history. Matija Vlacic Ilirik, one of the most important scholars in the 16th century, was born here. A historian, philologist, theologian, and scholar, Vlacic was among the leading supporters of the Protestant Reformation in Istria.

This Baroque palace houses the Monument Collection. The sections of the collection, which consists of three parts, are the region of Istria and Labin, the cities and figures of the Illyrian movement, the books of the Illyrian movement.

Battiala - Lazzarini Palace

Another must-see palace in Labin's Old Town is Battiala - Lazzarini Palace. The Baroque palace is one of the most beautiful buildings you can see in Labin. The construction of the palace was started in 1630 by the Battiala family. The construction of the palace took a long time to complete.

The building, which has a mauve exterior, is decorated with white stone architectural elements. There is the atrium on the ground floor, the piano nobile on the first floor and the main hall on the third floor. Rooms on either side of the main hall house the National Lablin Museum.

St. Stephen's Chapel

Saint Stephen's Chapel is one of Labin's two religious landmarks, along with the Parish Church of the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This chapel, which is a rather small structure, was built in the 17th century. The Baroque church houses the tombs and art galleries of prominent Labin citizens. The chapel was renovated and fortified in 1991.

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