Balbi's Arch
Balbijev luk
A Baroque arch built in 1679 on the site of the old city gate. One side bears the Venetian winged lion, and the other shows a Turkish head.
Balbi’s Arch is the main entrance to Rovinj’s Old Town. It was built on the site of the original city gate and is named after the Venetian governor Balbi. The top of the arch bears a relief of the winged lion of St. Mark, the emblem of Venice, and on either side are heads of a Venetian and a Turk, symbolizing the maritime rivalry of the time. Passing through the arch leads you onto Grisia Street, making it a good starting point for walking the Old Town. Free and open all day.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Rovinj Market
- Batana House Ecomuseum
- Rovinj Old Town
- Grisia Street
- Church of St. Euphemia
- Golden Cape Forest Park
- Red Island (Crveni otok)
- Lim Channel (Limski kanal)