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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Pula: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Pula
- Choose Pula, Croatia, as your next city break destination.
- After Dubrovnik and Split, it's an obvious decision.
- It's relaxed and cosmopolitan.
- It is the location of very spectacular Roman remains.
- It also maintains a pleasant feeling of sincerity.
- The little old centre is as charming as any in Croatia.
- However, its shipyard's massive cranes suggest that it is a functioning city.
- On your holidays to Pula, visit the picturesque town of Pula to discover one of Europe's best-kept secrets.
- A cheap holiday to Pula comes pre-packaged with a plethora of fun and entertainment, packed with culture, delicious cuisine, and activities, and with the added advantage of some beautiful beaches.
- The town seamlessly integrates ancient Roman culture and architecture with current Croatian city life to offer a perfect holiday on Croatia's Istrian coast.
- The 20,000-person capacity Roman amphitheatre in Pula's city centre showcases a variety of music, from classical to pop and everything in between.
- Away from town, you'll find dinosaur footprints in a neighbouring national park and sunbathing beach spots strewn along a rough and intriguing coastline.
- A trip to Medulin's adjacent family-friendly resort provides a calm beach and harbour to explore leisurely.
- Drive north of Pula, and you'll find a peaceful hideaway away from the crowded city and beaches.
- Take a coastal tour boat ride to explore the beauty of the surrounding Brijuni islands.
- Capital- Pula – capital of Istria
- International Airport: Pula Airport (PUY)
- Population- 57 460
- Currency- Botswana pula
- Time: Pula, Croatia (GMT+2)
- Driving side- Right
- Main Electricity- 220v
- Official Language- Croatian
- Religion: Catholicism
02
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Pula
- Pula's main attraction is the first-century Roman amphitheatre. Only Rome's Colosseum has more magnificent exterior walls.
- The streets of the city's old town offer a curious combination. Byzantine chapels and Venetian mansions coexist.
- In the Forum, you may also view Hapsburg palaces, and beautiful Roman remains.
- For almost 2000 years, this has been Pula's central plaza. Keep an eye out for massive Corinthian columns.
- That's the Augustus Temple. It's also one of the ancient sites included in Pula's yearly Spectacvla Antiqva.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Pula
- The perfect time to visit Pula is between June and August.
- With average daily highs of 30 degrees Celsius and lows of 19 degrees Celsius, July is the hottest month.
- January is the coldest month, with daily highs averaging 9 degrees Celsius and lows averaging 1 degree Celsius.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Pula
Pula Cathedral
- Pula Cathedral (Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral) is a co-cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pula and Pore.
- The cathedral rose to prominence in the 1600s after five tombs holding the bones of early Christian saints were discovered under the main altar.
- It's also stated that the remains of Solomon, King of Hungary, were among them.
- Can find a bell tower built in 1707 using stones from Pula Arena just outside the church.
- The building has a sequence of mosaics from the 5th and 6th centuries if you enjoy historical art.
- During your holiday, you may attend Sunday masses here for free.
Pula Arena
- Pula Arena is the only Roman amphitheatre with a fully intact circular wall dating from 27 BC to 68 AD.
- It is also the world's sixth most enormous amphitheatre.
- The arena used to stage gladiator combat, with 20,000 people watching the survival of the fittest.
- Pula Arena now accommodates contemporary events like concerts, games, and outdoor movies.
- This historical site has also appeared in several Hollywood films, including Titus (1999).
- You may walk the grounds for a modest admission charge or hire a tour guide for confidential information on the Pula Arena's history.
Brijuni National Park
- Brijuni National Park comprises 14 tiny islands that dot the northern Adriatic Sea.
- There are many historical sites from the old Roman periods in the natural reserve, and there is no automobiles insight.
- If you're only passing through on a day's holiday, keep an eye out for dinosaur footprints sprinkled across the ancient ruins.
- Stay till sunset if you want to see dolphins swimming in the Adriatic.
- Brijuni National Park is located around 14 kilometres northwest of Pula and may be reached through a 15-minute boat journey from Fazana — boats run roughly hourly from then on.
Temple of Augustus
- Pula's Temple of Augustus, located in the town's central plaza of Pula Forum, is a well-known landmark.
- Augustus, Rome's first emperor, was buried here in 27 BC.
- The temple was restored from 1945 to 1947 after a bomb nearly destroyed it during a WWII air assault.
- While visiting Pula Forum, visit the Town Hall to admire the five flying flags representing Pula, Istria, Croatia, Italy, and the European Union.
Pula Aquarium
- Pula Aquarium is part of Fort Verudela, a historic Austro-Hungarian defence structure.
- Hundreds of fish species from the Adriatic's northern and southern portions and some from Croatian rivers and lakes are shown at the family-friendly centre.
- At the aquarium, you can also witness aquatic species like sharks and seahorses.
- The Aquatic Turtle Rescue Center at Pula Aquarium helps the marine discourse.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Pula Off the Beaten Track
Medieval Rovinj
- Rovinj, a lovely ancient town established by the Romans on a spit of land extending into the Adriatic, is home to many excellent things to do.
- You'll find the old Town Hall and Balbi's Arch in the centre square, which opens to the harbour and houses several beautiful restaurants and cafés (Trg Marsala Tita).
- The 18th-century Baroque Cathedral of Saint. With its conspicuous bell tower at the highest point in town, Euphemia should not be missed (Katedrala Sveta Eufemija).
- The Baroque Arch, built in the late 17th century, is known for superb artwork, the carved head on the exterior wall and a carved head of a Venetian on the inside wall.
- Balbi's Arch marks the entrance to the old Venetian neighbourhood, a charming region with tiny piazzas and steep back lanes and a blend of architectural styles including Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Neoclassical influences.
- You may also see Rovinji's medieval old town on a guided walking tour.
Rabac
- For some beach time, visit Rabac, which was initially a modest fishing village on Kvarner Bay but has recently blossomed into a famous resort town noted for its pebble beaches and clear, blue water.
- Girandella Beach is one of the best beaches in the area because of the breathtaking purity of the sea beyond it.
- Because the fish are numerous, it is an excellent spot to swim, snorkel, or dive.
- You may also take boat tours into the neighbouring bay from this location.
- The beach is pebble, and there is minimal shelter; however, you may rent sun loungers and umbrellas in the summer.
- The town itself has a touristic holiday feeling rather than a historical sense, and there is a lengthy promenade for roaming.
- Along the line, an electric train connects numerous resorts and the town centre.
- This low-key holiday spot also has a plethora of cafés, boutiques, and restaurants.
Motovun
- Motovun is a stunning picturesque ancient walled town perched high on a hill in the Mirna River Valley that dates back to the 14th century when the Venetians erected two solid walls to secure it.
- Today, it is known for its creative mood and fairy-tale good looks, and it holds a well-known film festival every summer.
- The city centre features a combination of Gothic and Romanesque structures that house artists' studios, stores, restaurants, and cafés.
- Motovun is located at the foot of the Motovun Forest, which is known for its truffles.
Opatija
- Opatija, long regarded as one of Croatia's finest resort towns, is a lovely vacation destination because of the numerous magnificent ancient hotels that line its beautiful coastline and draw guests all year.
- Even in winter, the temperature is pleasant because Mount Ucka shields the town from the "bura" (or bora) wind, a northerly breeze that sweeps in from the Adriatic.
- Mount Ucka, the highest point on the Istrian Peninsula, provides protection and has a lot of lovely landscapes.
- Because of its moderate environment, Opatija boasts many al fresco eating options. Most restaurants and hotels have lovely terraces and patios, many open all year.
- Strolling along the Lungomare promenade, which begins here and extends for 12 kilometres, is a special treat, taking in some of the country's most stunning coastline scenery.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Pula Culture and Traditions
- A holiday to Pula would be incomplete without learning about the city's rich history.
- Pula's art and cultural events will provide you with an insight into the city's history, customs, and artwork.
- While visiting Pula's cultural attractions will provide you with information, attending its artistic events will keep you entertained.
- Take a peek to get to know Pula better, from cultural events to historical landmarks that provide a window into the past.
- The Istria Peninsula is recognised for its cuisine and wine as it is for its beauty, so make sure to sample some.
- Allow time to walk the cobblestone streets of Pula, which are lined with stores and restaurants.
- The food is a fusion of Italian and Slovak influences, with plenty of fresh fish and pasta.
- This location also has a lot of great handmade olive oil and wine from local vineyards.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Pula: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Food
#Food
- Istria, in northern Croatia, has already been dubbed the "new Tuscany" for foodies.
- It provides the opportunity to experience local specialities with a bit of adventurous exploring.
- Istrian cuisine has rich culinary traditions passed down through generations, influenced by Italian, Venetian, and Austro-Hungarian influences.
- Their origins are traced to a small alpine community or a single eatery.
- Foraging wild asparagus and herbs is a popular pastime in Istria; individuals brew beautiful sparkling wine in their garages as a hobby. Everyone appears to have an allotment plot in even the most miniature garden or balcony.
- People understand local foods, enjoy the seasons, savour their olive oils, and fiercely guard their Grandmother's recipes in the manner the Italians are famous for.
Pula city centre
#Fashion
- The main streets in the city centre are Flanatika, Sergijevaca, Kandlerova, and Giardini.
- There are a quaint gift and souvenir stores and well-known clothing and footwear labels such as Nike, Adidas, United Colors of Benetton, Skinny, Yamamay, Lisca, Calzedonia, and Office Shoes.
- If you're looking for something more beautiful or refined, we recommend checking out Croatian popular brands Varteks or Kerver.
- Their fashionable collections are constructed of high-quality fabrics and are beautifully crafted.
- Varteks is a hallmark of traditional elegance, with a nearly century-old heritage, while Kerver is an exceptional nautical apparel brand.
- The city centre of Pula is teeming with souvenir stores and art galleries selling traditional handicrafts, paintings, jewellery, and delicacies such as truffles, wine, olive oil, honey, and lavender.
Pula City Mall
#Fashion
- The address of Istria's first retail centre is No. 101. Rimske centurijacije Street is approximately a five- to ten-minute drive from Ribarska koliba.
- If you want to do some slow and peaceful shopping, go to Pula City Mall.
- It's generally not crowded, so you can take your time and relax.
- Tom Tailor, C&A, Galileo, Deichmann, Mass Shoes, New Yorker, KIK, Pepco, CCC shoes & bags, Intersport, Orsay, and S'Oliver are among the brands accessible in Pula City Mall.
- Baby Centre, Croatia's largest pet shop chain, has a terrific assortment of imaginative and high-quality things for your children, as does ZOO City, which has everything your pet might need.
- Take an excellent coffee or a tasty cake after your shopping journey at one of the facilities such as Leggiero bar, Leggiero Loft, or McDonald's.
Max Stoja
#Fashion
- Stoja, a neighbourhood in Pula, is home to Istria's largest shopping centre, with over 65 stores carrying worldwide and Croatian brands.
- Ribarska koliba is roughly a five-minute ride away.
- Max City is the place to go if you are interested in fashion, footwear, children's clothes and products, health and beauty, fashion accessories, multimedia, home, underwear, cuisine, or sports.
- You may leave your children with Twister Fun Park's certified staff while you go shopping.
- Enter one of three CineStar theatres for a 3D experience, or try your luck in the Automatic Club Silver.
Pula market
#Fashion
- Pula market is located in the city centre and provides a genuine local experience.
- It includes a green market, a fish market, a butcher shop, grocery stores, restaurants, and other amenities.
- The Pula market, with its built-in iron and glass, is a stunning example of Secession architecture.
- It is a gathering place for Pula inhabitants, so if you want to experience the joys of local life, spend Saturday morning shopping at Istria's most colourful market.
Drink with James Joyce
#Fun
- In 1904, after leaving Dublin, writer James Joyce and his new girlfriend Nora Barnacle travelled to Zürich.
- He wasn't exactly effusive in his appreciation for the city, which he and Nora had departed for Trieste the following spring.
- Instead, the pair would spend their first winter in Europe in Pula, where Joyce would teach English to Habsburg naval officers.
- Despite this, a friendly Pula café called Uliks ('Ulysses') has a statue of Joyce on its patio, which is surrounded by bar tables.
Hit the water at Medulin
#Fun
- Medulin, Istria's major watersports destination, is spread over a curving peninsula, a short drive (or bus trip) southwest of Pula.
- Medulin, which is peppered with campgrounds resort hotels, provides a variety of activities both on and off the sea.
- You may hire a boat or learn to sail, dive at various difficulty levels, windsurf, surf, waterski, jetski, or jump on an inflatable banana boat.
- Party at Uljanik
- Uljanik, Pula's go-to party venue since 1965, has DJs almost every weekend, providing inexpensive evenings out to its fun-loving regulars.
- The club, located near the same-named shipyard, has a large dance floor, an outdoor stage, and a courtyard for the odd live show.
- If you're looking for a polished evening, Uljanik is not the place to go, but if you're looking for a chaotic night with a hazy theme, Uljanik is the place to go.
Save the sea turtle
#Fun
- Hands-on, interactive aquariums are not popular in Croatia.
- The ones you may discover are exclusively traditional, focusing on the sea life of neighbouring waterways.
- Pula's, on the other hand, is a little different.
- Pula Aquarium, located amid the echoing halls, corridors, and even the moat of the Habsburg-built stronghold in Verudela, has made it its goal to rescue the endangered sea turtle.
- Adult female green turtles are believed to number in the hundreds in the Mediterranean seas.
- In addition to its traditional responsibility of showing Adriatic, European, and tropical marine and freshwater sea life to the public, the museum has established a rescue centre and organises instructional programs.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Pula: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- The aquarium is housed in Fort Verudela, a historic fort erected in 1886 as part of the once-mighty Austro-Hungarian defence complex 'Fortress Pula,' where Pula's centennial military heritage is uniquely united with the richness of the Adriatic.
- Fort Verudela, named for the peninsula on which it was erected (3 kilometres from the centre of Pula), has been converted into an aquarium since 2002 and today houses over 200 animal species.
- Sharks, jellyfish, and seahorses are the most sought-after residents, with the Marine turtle rescue centre, which makes the most significant contribution to marine conservation, as a must-see.
- The fort's roof, in addition to providing a spectacular view of Pula and the sea, also houses a gigantic steel dome built over the ancient cannon block in 2017.
- The crown marks the culmination of our project, in which we rebuilt the fort's core section and added three additional tanks (50 000 litres each), considerably enlarging our show.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Pula Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- This event takes place at the local theatre throughout July and August.
- Classical and pop music events are held regularly, drawing national and international musicians.
- With an emphasis on Croatian theatre, this is one of the most significant Pula events staged by national theatre organisations, with performances taking place on streets and squares.
- The most popular Pula festivals, Croatian and other European films are televised and compete for the famous "International Arena Prize."
- Seasplash Reggae Festival, Dimensions Festival, and Outlook Festival are a few examples.
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