Rovinj (Rovigno) is a densely packed medieval town on a parcel of land that juts out into the Adriatic. When the town was established by the Romans, Rovinj was an island. In the 18th Century the channel separating the island from the mainland was filled in and Rovinj became part of the mainland. At the highest point in the town is the Cathedral
with its huge bell tower that dominates the town's skyline. The main square is Trg M Tita, with the old Town Hall and Balbi's Arch, and one side open to the harbor. Along the harbor are some pleasant restaurants and cafés, and offshore are a group of small islands. On the south side of Rovinj is Zlatni Pt Park, with a green space and beaches.