Bakar is situated on a hill overlooking the Bay of Bakar. The historic nucleus of the town was registered in 1968 as a monument of culture. The town is divided into two areas, the first of them situated higher and named "Grad" where we find the Castle, the first known building of the town. In the year 1530 it formed the beginning of the settlement nearer to sea, with protective walls, which were destroyed in the 18th and 19th century.

The lower part of town is formed from two parts "Zagrad" and "Primorje", near to the coast, developed later, having middle-class inhabitants. It was built in the time of the mercantile when the sea traffic was at its highest. The character of both parts is of the Mediterranean type with winding, narrow, steep and stair-like streets and beautiful views.

The town offers many historical buildings worthy of seeing, including; The Hospice dating from 1526, The Parrish House from 1514, The Bishopshouse with the old coat of arms from 1499 on the front, The Parrish Church of St.Andrews, from 1830 (constructed on the site of an old church), The Church of St.Margaret in the port, from 1668, constructed by order of Peter Zrinski, The Church of St.Cross in the town and The Church of St.Mary from the 16th century. There are also several impressive palaces belonging to wealthy families, all worth seeing.