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LABIN, a town in the south-eastern part of Istria, 5 km
north-west of the harbour of Rabac. It comprises two separate
parts, the old town on top of the hill and the more recent
settlement, Podlabin. Situated on a limestone hill which abrupts
sharply to the valley of the Rabac brook and towards the sea
coast. Mining used to be the major occupation which has nowadays
given way to metal industry, wood processing, trade and tourism;
cultural and educational centre. |
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From the beginning of the 19th century Labin was the centre of
the mining industry in Istria. The closing of the coal pit
inspired the local authorities to redesign the former pits as a
tourist attraction. From the top of the old part of Labin a view
is offered on Mt. Ucka, the town of Rabac, the Kvarner region,
Gorski Kotar and Mt. Velebit. The Prklog cove was classified as
a protected landscape. The surroundings of Labin provide a good
hunting ground. The event known as the Cultural Summer - Labin
is a festival of classical music (end of July - August). |
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