Lovran is a small town situated on the western coast of the Kvarner Bay. Lovran is one of the oldest coastal settlements on the eastern shore of Istrian peninsula. By the early middle Ages it was an important urban and shipbuilding center of northern Adriatic. Following the sudden development of port towns in the vicinity which became the new and dominant urban centers in the region, Lovran lost its significance. However, by the mid 19th century, the area gains prominence as it becomes a fashionable resort of Austro-Hungarian nobility. The long tradition of tourism is still strongly felt in the Lovran region, and it forms the backbone of the economy. The region is rich with cultural-historical heritage. A parish church with medieval frescoes and Glagolitic inscriptions, and the 14th century tower of St George’s Square within the old urban core, as well as rural ambiances and architectural edifices – namely many old villas with surrounding parks, are general points of interest. Tourists who visit Lovran can also enjoy in many beaches, long walks down the lungomare walking path and climbing to the top of the Ucka mountain.
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