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Bale is a village located northwest of Pula. They are the seat of the municipality, created on the site of a prehistoric settlement. The place has preserved its medieval urban structure with the remains of defensive fortifications, walls and gates.
The population is mostly engaged in agriculture. They grow olives and vines, and in some karst bays they sow grain. The old part of the settlement developed on a hill, while the newer part descends towards the limestone plain. The past of the place dates back to prehistoric times, as there was a Roman fort in the same area, as evidenced by archaeological findings. In the Middle Ages, the settlement was owned by the patriarch of Ogle and since 1332 under the rule of Venice. The urban design is also medieval, the houses are arranged in two concentric circles protected by defensive walls. The castle, which was supposed to further strengthen the defense of the settlement, was first owned by the Soardo family, and from 1618 by the Bembo family. From the period of the Middle Ages, there are also the Praetorian Palace, the grain storehouse and the town loggia. On the highest part of the settlement stands the parish church of St. Juliana. It was built in 1880 on the site of the old Christian church, the remains of which are partially preserved. The church houses a stone sarcophagus, early Romanesque sculptures, a Romanesque wooden crucifix, a Renaissance wooden polyptych and examples of liturgical vestments and equipment from the 15th to 18th centuries.
There are three more churches in Bale and its immediate surroundings, which are the church of St. Elijah, St. Spirit and St. Anton. Bale is known for the remains of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals from the Mesozoic era. The place is also famous for folk festivals. In addition to Pula, there are also Vodnjan, Rovinj and Fazana in the surrounding area.