Bale lies
between the cities Rovinj and Vodnjan, on a surface of 81,65 sqm it has about
1300 citizens. Formerly a roman castrum which in the middle age became a small
city surrounded by city walls and named Castrum Vallis, first time mentioned in
965. Today it is a small city with the historic heart on 145 m above the sea
level and surrounded with 10 hills, once with roman walls on it. The Istrian
tradition and architecture are shown by the archaeological findings that
mention the fortress in Bale as a defence fortress of the trade route that led
to Pula and central Istria. For sightseeing is here the Kastel Soardo-Bembo,
the tower from the 19th century in the city centre or the city hall
with the loggia from the 14th century. Earlier in history there
where dinosaurs walking here, which foot steps are visible in the bay of
Centinera and the remains, such as bones, can be found in the city hall.
With all
the camping places, restaurants, bars, diverse events, especially in the summer
months, is Bale a place where you`ll find everything you need for the holiday.
The oldest collective exposition Castrum Vallis gives Bale a special story, it
unites many artists who present their perception of the world, a unique magic
experience brings the Jazz Festival and the traditional “Night of Bale” shows
how dance, music and home-made food rule the town for this special night.
The
visitors of Bale go home enriched by the Istrian tradition, the way of life
here and the cuisine, which taste and scent invite you to visit it again.