The building that you will never be able to miss in Bale is certainly the Soardo Bembo Castle, because it is the largest... See more about this on: Građevina koju nikako nećete moći ne primijetiti u Balama je svakako Kaštel Soardo Bembo jer je to najveća građevina... Pogledajte više na:
Old city gate (Bale)
The front doors are a part of the castle Soardo-Bembo in Bale, and they lead to the old part of town. The city gates are... See more about this on: Ulazna vrata dio su kaštela Soardo-Bembo u Balama, a ulaz su u stari dio grada. Ova gradska vrata imaju simboličnu i... Pogledajte više na:
The ‘New’ Old Town of Bale, Croatia
Entrepreneurs want to live in places that have inspirational settings, a clean environment, good infrastructure and a vibrant support community.
On Croatia’s Istrian peninsula, olive groves, and vineyards encircle the old town of Bale, offering a picturesque setting for innovators.
The city’s 500-year-old Soardo-Bembo Palace has recently been renovated, helping to create a center of gravity that attracts jazzy cafes, artists, and artisans to Bale’s historical core. _____
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Bale
Medieval town Bale – Valle, situated at a height of 140 meters above sea level, lies half way between Rovinj and Pula. The town developed around the medieval castle of the Soardo and Bembo families in the 15th century. It is a typical Istrian town built on a hilltop with narrow streets and stone houses that create a special atmosphere. It is an area of abundant natural resources, unspoiled nature, crystal blue sea and rich cultural and architectural heritage. Its story is not told only by cultural and historical monuments, but also by the fellowship of its citizens, their hospitality towards each guest and the positive atmosphere which has to be seen and experienced.
Located only 6 km away from the town centre is the 9 km long coastline, part of the campsites San Polo and Colone, which will dazzle you with its rich Mediterranean vegetation, crystal blue sea and amazing sunsets. Take with you the smells and tastes of traditional products – olive oil, wine and cheese and remember this little town at any time of the year- until your next visit.
Istria from Smrikve - cultural travel guide (Istria - CROATIA - EU)
Istria from Smrikve is a cultural E-guide to the hidden gems of ISTRIA and its hilltop towns. You can find in it: top quality wine and olive oil makers, restaurants, festivals, learn about its history, museums, architecture, culture & learn more about more than tennis traditional tennis talent gathering!
This cultural tourism guide aims to promote Istrian cultural heritage and Istria Region as cultural tourism destination...
Smrikve is also home to Smrikva Bowl - traditional under 10 world tennis talents gathering...
The above video has been created for Discover Istria from Smrikve Group on LinkedIn...
The idea behind is to support Slow Travel & Sustainable Tourism, Slow Food, Sustainable Living... and to share both knowledge and ideas to enrich Istrian cultural heritage in a broader context...
1. Smrikve: Smrikva Bowl 2. Brijuni (Brioni): Islands of peace 3. Fazana (Fasana):Amophorea by Consul Caio Lecanio Basso 4. Peroj (Peroi): Istrian Montenegrin's 5. Bale (Valle): Bembo -- Soardo palace 6. Monkodonja (Moncodogno): Prehistoric hillfort settlment 7. Rovinj (Rovigno): Istrian Venice 8. Lim Bay (Canale di Leme): St. Romualdo 9. Klostar (San Michele di Leme): St. Romualdo's Monastery 10. Gradina (Geroldia): Villa Giroldi 11. Vrsar (Orsera): Giacomo Casanova 12. Funtana (Fontane):Villa Borisi 13. Sv.Lovrec (S.Lorenzo del Pasenatico): Venetian military command base 14. Sv. Ivan (San Giovanni della Cisterna): Polesini-Scampicchio 15. Porec (Parenzo):Parentium and Euphrasius' Basilica 16. Mali Sv. Andjelo (S. Angelo Piccolo): Istrian stonehenge 17. Baredine Cave (Grotta Baredine): Istrian underground 18. Tar (Torre): Olive oil 19. Visnjan (Visignano): Planetarium 20. Vizinada (Visinada): Carlotta Grisi 21. Novigrad (Cittanova): Emonia 22. Karpinjan (Carpignano): Rigo 23. Dajla (Daila): Grisoni 24. Brtonigla (Verteneglio): Wine and olive oil 25. Seget (Seghetto): De Franceschi 26. Umag (Umago): ATP tournament 27. Savudrija (Salvore): The lighthouse 28. Groznjan (Grisignana): Town of artists 29. Buje (Buie d'Istria): Watchman of Istria 30. Momjan (Momiano): Muscatel wine kingdom 31. Pula (Pola):Arena and Smrikva Bowl 32. Vodnjan (Dignano):Extra vergine 33. Galizana (Gallesano): kazun 34. Svetvincenat (Sanvincenti):Morosini -- Grimani 35. Kanfanar (Canfanaro): Boskarin 36. Dvigrad (Duecastelli): Pompei 37. Zminj (Gimino): Bartulja 38. Sv. Petar u Sumi (San Pietro in Selve): Pauline Monks 39. Tinjan (Antignana): Istrian dried ham 40. Beram (Vermo): Vincent from Kastav 41. Trviz (Tervisio): Entrepreneurs 42. Gracisce (Gallignana): Salomon 43. Pazin (Pisino): Jules Verne and Vladimir Nazor 44. Lindar (Lindaro): Baron of Lindar 45. Kascerga (Villa Padua): Anthony from Padua 46. Zamask (Zamasco): Austria and Venice 47. Motovun (Montona): Charming hilltop town 48. Oprtalj (Portole): Town of 72 man of letters 49. Zrenj (Stridone): St. Jeronim 50. Zavrsje (Piemonte d'Istria): Leaning tower 51. Grimalda (Grimalda): Belvedere 52. Draguc (Draguccio): Frescoes paintings 53. Racice (Racizze): Walderstein 54. Sovinjak (Sovignacco): Wine Pucinum 55. Vrh (Vetta): Sparkling wine 56. Hum (Colmo): The smallest town 57. Roc (Rozzo): Glagoljica 58. Buzet (Pinguente): Subotina 59. Kostel (Pietra Pelosa): Castle 60. Salez (Salise): Pillar of Shame 61. Premantura (Promontore): Cape Kamenjak 62. Medulin (Medolino):Mutila 63. Vizace (Nesazio):Nesactium -- Histri 64. Marcana (Marzana): Eduard Calic 65. Mutvoran (Momarano):St. Mary Magdalalene 66. Krnica (Carnizza d'Arsa): Krnicki porat 67. Rakalj (Castelnuovo d'Arsa):Mate Balota 68. Barban (Barbana): The race of the ring 69. Rasa (Arsia):The youngest Istrian town 70. Labin (Albona):Res Publica and Matthias Flacius Illyricus 71. Rabac (Porto Albona): A new settlement 72. Sv.Martin (Vettua S. Martino): Lazzarini Battiala 73. Sumber (Casali Sumberesi):Schomberg 74. Pican (Pedena): Matko Brajsa Rasan 75. Krsan (Chersano): Istrian Land Boundaries 76. Klostar (Madonna del lago): Pauline Monks 77. Kozljak (Cosliacco): Wachsenstein 78. Gologorica (Moncalvo di Pisino):Mikula Gologoricki 79. Paz (Passo): Walderstein 80. Belaj (Bellai): Barbo 81. Boljun (Bogliuno): Uskoci 82. Lupoglav (Lupogliano): Mahrenfels 83. Raspor (Raspo): Raspor's Captains 84. Slum (Silun Mont'Aquila): Linden tree 85. Ucka (Monte Maggiore): The roof of Istria 86. Plomin (Fianona): Flanona 87. Brsec (Bersezio): Eugen Kumicic 88. Moscenice (Moschiena): Fishermen's village 89. Lovran (Laurana): Stanko Mihovilic 90. Opatija (Abbazia): Austro-Hungarian Monarchy 91. Veprinac (Apriano): Veprinacium