Lying in a protected bay on Rab Island, Rab
Town dates back to the 12th century when the ancient settlement
was fortified. The town was sold to Venice in 1409 and much of the architecture
you see was built under Venetian rule. The town is organized around
three straight streets that run parallel to the sea, aptly named the
Lower Street, Middle Street and Upper Street. Particularly striking
are Rab's four famous bell towers. Several of them
date back to the 12th century and have survived the collapse of their
attached churches.
In addition to sightseeing in Rab's
compact and attractive Old Town, Rab Town makes a good base for exploring
Rab Island. A number of agencies offer boat tours
around the island or you can rent a boat or a scooter and do it on
your own.
The main hotels in town
are the Hotel Imperial, in the middle of a landscaped
park and the Hotel Padova which offers a swimming
pool and sauna. Hotel Istra is a centrally located
option. Find out
more about staying in Rab Town.
Tourist Information in Rab
The Rab
tourist office (tel 051-771 111) has two offices; one at Donja
Ulica 2 in the town centre and the other which is around the corner
from the bus station.