The history of a marvelous scenic country town is rather rich and engaging. In few years the town has turned into a luxury resort area being a recreation destination of many celebrities. The resort is famous of its awesome beaches, upscale shops and restaurants, however many tourists are attracted there with numerous unique historical landmarks and sights. The first settlement on the territory of the contemporary city was established by ancient Romans more than three and a half thousand years ago. The idea has got scientific support and the city is now explored by archeologists.
Numerous historical landmarks are located in the so called Old Town the heart of which is considered to be the Orange Square. It was established in the early Middle Ages period. The main decoration of the square is a fountain with a marvelous statuary group in its heart. The fountain complex was constructed in the 17th century. The square got its name due to dense stand of citrus trees.
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