Rovinj - Balbi's Arch

The Baroque Balbi's Arch is built on the location of the former town gate of Rovinj, next to the Town Museum. It was built in the latter half of the 17th Century. The elaborate arch is decorated with the carved head of a Turk on the upper portion of the outer wall. The inner wall contains the carved head of a Venetian. Over the arch is the Balbi family coat of arms and a relief of the Lion of St Mark, the symbol of Venice.

Balbi's Arch stands at the entrance to the old Venetian quarter of Rovinj. This area is known for quaint piazzas and steep back streets, with a mix of architectural styles that include Gothic, Renaissance, baroque, and neoclassical.