Balbi’s Arch

Balbi's Arch, in , , was built in 1678–79. The arch leads to Grisia Street. On one side, there is the carved head of a Turk while on the other is the carved head of a Venetian. It stands on the site of the old town gate.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include City Palace and Ecomuseum Batana.
is situated 120 metres southwest of Balbi’s Arch.
The , often known as the Basilica of St. is situated 280 metres northwest of Balbi’s Arch.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Rovinj and Rovinjsko Selo.
is a town in west situated on the north Adriatic Sea with a population of 12,968.
is a in the municipality of , in . is situated 7 km northeast of Balbi’s Arch.
is a millennia-old little town in .

Balbi’s Arch

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Latitude
45.08214° or 45° 4′ 56″ north
Longitude
13.63421° or 13° 38′ 3″ east
Open location code
8FQM3JJM+VM
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