Place to visit
Balbi's Arch, Croatia: what it is and when to go
Balbi's Arch is an Arch in Rovinj, Croatia (Balbijev luk) (Bale). Interests: History. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 35. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Arch in Rovinj, Croatia · History
- Local name
- Balbijev luk
- Where
- Croatia
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- PUY Pula, 31 km as the crow flies
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 45.08214, 13.63421
What it is and where
Balbi's Arch is an Arch in Rovinj, Croatia (Balbijev luk) (Bale). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Bale, where this site lists 23 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 45.08214, 13.63421; the nearest main airport is Pula Airport (PUY, Pula), 31 km as the crow flies. How to get around Croatia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the History places in Croatia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Balbi's Arch is May to October.
- JanBetter not8:56
- FebBetter not10:10
- MarPossible11:37
- AprPossible13:17
- MayBest time14:40
- JunBest time15:25
- JulBest time15:06
- AugBest time13:54
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:42
- NovPossible9:17
- DecBetter not8:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 35. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Croatia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Croatia
To enter Croatia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Croatia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Ecomuseum BatanaFirst ecomuseum in Croatia116 m
- Church of St. Euphemia, RovinjRoman Catholic church in Rovinj, Croatia279 m
- DobravacWinery920 m
- BanjolDive site2.1 km
- Sveti Ivan na pucini LighthouseLighthouse in Croatia4.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Croatia guide.
More in Croatia: History
- Plitvice Lakes National Park: national park of Croatia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Diocletian's Palace: ancient palace built for the Roman emperor Diocletian
- Jasenovac concentration camp: concentration camp run by the Ustaše in Independent State of Croatia during World War II
- Zagreb Cathedral: cathedral in the town of Zagreb
- Šibenik Cathedral: cathedral in Croatia
- Pula Arena: Roman amphitheatre in Pula, Croatia
Every Croatia place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Balbi's Arch?
It is an Arch in Rovinj, Croatia (Balbijev luk in the local language). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Balbi's Arch?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 35.
How do you get to Balbi's Arch?
The nearest main airport is Pula Airport (PUY), 31 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Croatia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Croatia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Ecomuseum Batana, Church of St. Euphemia, Rovinj, Dobravac. The rest is in the Croatia guide.
Keep reading
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