The most interesting cultural place in the town of Pag is the oldest town on the island. Kilometer to the south are remains of a settlement (a fortified monastery and church) which preceded today's Pag - the Old town of Pag which Bela IV 30.3.1244. year gave the attributes of a free royal city. Building a new town by strict designs Croatian Renaissance sculptor and architect George Dalmatian began in 1443 year and ended after 2 decades. At the central square there is the parish church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, of its exterior and interior architectural solutions, and exhibits a valuable cultural and artistic monument. All over town, you can see beautifully carved doorposts on the entrances of the noblemen's houses and yards, baroque balconies, stone coats of arms of 15 to 18 century and a magnificent portal to the duke. This well-preserved medieval town whose center is the monument, and today serves as the administrative, cultural and commercial center. Benedictine convent near many valuable religious relics and pictures, keeps the tradition of making baskotine, aromatic biscuits that are offered at the entrance to the monastery.
The bay of Pag is rounded by 20 km of gravel and sand. In addition to 4 hotels in the city has a modern private accommodation. During the winter carnival, summer carnivals during the season is a rich cultural and entertainment program. From centuries-old traditions can be distinguished "Pag Slave" in the style of "kolo", folklore, carnival wheel next to the town brass band, old folk costumes, songs and dances to "mišnjicama" (the carnival is held during the last days of July).
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