Balbi's Arch

In Rovinj, where the Adriatic kisses sun-worn stone, Balbi’s Arch stands like a silent sentinel of time. Built in the late 1600s, its carved faces and worn columns are more than decoration — they are a quiet invitation. Step beneath the arch, and you cross into another world. Beyond it, the streets narrow and dance, winding like forgotten songs through the old town. Bright shutters frame crooked windows, and ancient doors hide stories untold. Every twist of the alley hints at unseen treasures — a tucked-away artist’s studio, a hidden courtyard bursting with bougainvillea, the sudden sparkle of the sea at the end of a passageway. Balbi’s Arch is not just a gate; it is the first page of Rovinj’s living story, where every glance behind a window and every creak of a door promises a new secret waiting to be found.

Rovenji lovely place to visit.. Suggest a walking tour to get the most out of a day trip.

This is the main entrance historically use to the city of Rovinj. There is a large square in front where you will find café's and restaurants. Beyond that, you will find a large walkway through the heart of Rovinj.

It is one of the Rovinj highlights. It is the main entrance into the old town. Make sure to have a good look at it from both sides and try to spot a Turk's head.

Next to the famous street, you should walk up or down the street from this square up to the church. There are a lot of nice handmade products along the way while you can enjoy taking nice photos of little cute street and architecture in this area

S’OK. It’s a Venetian structure. Most interesting part is the head of the Turk on one side of the arch. At the time, the Ottomans were a declining threat to Christian Europe.

Entrance to the beautiful old city of Rovinj. Definitely worth a visit. On the seaside of the old town you can even get into the crystal clear water.

Rovinj is the most beautiful city in Croatia for me. Rich history, beautiful architecture and a good atmosphere are always a good magnet to visit. Beautiful narrow buildings, squares, churches, streets, restaurants, bars make this place unparalleled. So is the entrance to the old city from the city square through the beautiful baroque Balbi's arch unique. Balbi's arch, Venetian structure is covered with stone. In its present place was once the main gate of a fortified city, the Porton della pescheria. In 1678 - 1679, the old city gates were demolished and Balbi's arch was built in their place. Built in the time of Mayor Daniel Balbi, as evidenced by the inscription on a stone slab placed on the arch. At the top of the arch is a figure of the head, on the outside of the arch is in Turkish style, and on the inside of the Venetian style. Also on Balbi's arch there is a figure of Venetian lion. Anyway interesting and nice.