Pula Hrvatska (guidebook)
Pula Hrvatska( the guide)
Pula offers a mixture of attractions for those interested in culture and history. Here you can see beautiful attractions like the Roman Amphitheatre, Ancient Cathedral, Old Town and the Temple of Augustus. Pula also offers fun family entertainment like the Aquarium with an open tank with all kind of sea life. A great tourist asset is Pula’s 190 kilometer of coastline with crystal clear sea and beaches that suit everyone´s needs. If you would like to go for a short trip then Brijuni National Park is a great choice, located on an island close to Pula.
Jewel of the verdant peninsula of Istria, Pula is the province’s largest city and forms a dramatic gateway to the seductive, crystalline waters of the Adriatic. Situated at the southernmost tip of the area, which has come to be known as ’the new Tuscany’ for its bright medieval hilltop towns and ancient ruins, Pula boasts a rich and varied cultural heritage. The city is bordered by national parks remarkable for their astounding unspoiled natural beauty and is celebrated for its wonderfully preserved Roman amphitheater and forum, which form a dramatic backdrop for leisurely strolls from the old town to the coast.
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Pula
Jewel of the verdant peninsula of Istria, Pula is the province’s largest city and forms a dramatic gateway to the seductive, crystalline waters of the Adriatic. Situated at the southernmost tip of the area, which has come to be known as ’the new Tuscany’ for its bright medieval hilltop towns and ancient ruins, Pula boasts a rich and varied cultural heritage. The city is bordered by national parks remarkable for their astounding unspoiled natural beauty and is celebrated for its wonderfully preserved Roman amphitheater and forum, which form a dramatic backdrop for leisurely strolls from the old town to the coast.
Along the seaside promenade which extends for many kilometers along Pula’s coastline, you can find many pebbly and rocky beaches. An area of the Valkane beach, placed in a bay, is arranged for people with disabilities. One part of the beach is pebbly and it is ideal for families with kids, and the other part is paved so you can enjoy in sunbathing on your deck chair. The sports center Valkane is located near the beach and here you can entertain in many sports activities. In the vicinity of the beach, there are also many restaurants and bars, so the beach Valkane is an ideal choice if you decide to spend the entire day on the beach.
Valkane
ValkaneAlong the seaside promenade which extends for many kilometers along Pula’s coastline, you can find many pebbly and rocky beaches. An area of the Valkane beach, placed in a bay, is arranged for people with disabilities. One part of the beach is pebbly and it is ideal for families with kids, and the other part is paved so you can enjoy in sunbathing on your deck chair. The sports center Valkane is located near the beach and here you can entertain in many sports activities. In the vicinity of the beach, there are also many restaurants and bars, so the beach Valkane is an ideal choice if you decide to spend the entire day on the beach.
Along the seaside promenade which extends for many kilometers along Pula’s coastline, you can find many pebbly and rocky beaches and one of them is the Gortanova bay. The beach is pebbly with an accessible entrance into the sea and is suitable for families with children. The swimmer's sea borderline has been set into the sea. A few meters from the coast, you can find shade under the tree top and you can freshen up at a beach bar just above the beach. In the nearest vicinity of cove, there is a rocky coast, so all the diving lovers can find a place for themselves.
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Gortan's Cove
Along the seaside promenade which extends for many kilometers along Pula’s coastline, you can find many pebbly and rocky beaches and one of them is the Gortanova bay. The beach is pebbly with an accessible entrance into the sea and is suitable for families with children. The swimmer's sea borderline has been set into the sea. A few meters from the coast, you can find shade under the tree top and you can freshen up at a beach bar just above the beach. In the nearest vicinity of cove, there is a rocky coast, so all the diving lovers can find a place for themselves.
On the west from the Pula town center is located a famous resort called Stoja which has a wonderful beach and various tourist facilities. The beach is pebbly with some rocky parts, and with an easily accessible entrance into the sea. Above the beach, you can see the tourist camping resort where you can rent different equipment for water sports, and there are also a few sports fields for mini-golf, tennis, basketball, and volleyball. There are restaurants, bars, shop and an exchange office as a part of the resort. Along the coast stretches a long promenade, from Stoja to Valsaline, where you can enjoy the sunset, the sea, and the nice summer breeze.
Stoja
StojaOn the west from the Pula town center is located a famous resort called Stoja which has a wonderful beach and various tourist facilities. The beach is pebbly with some rocky parts, and with an easily accessible entrance into the sea. Above the beach, you can see the tourist camping resort where you can rent different equipment for water sports, and there are also a few sports fields for mini-golf, tennis, basketball, and volleyball. There are restaurants, bars, shop and an exchange office as a part of the resort. Along the coast stretches a long promenade, from Stoja to Valsaline, where you can enjoy the sunset, the sea, and the nice summer breeze.
Pula’s ever-popular aquarium occupies the floor of the city’s 14th-century Austro-Hungarian fortress. Highlights of the aquarium include the large seawater tanks that contain representatives of North Adriatic flora and fauna and a massive open tank that contains dogfish, sea urchins, crabs, and starfish. Visitors can also take a boat ride to get a closer look at the aquarium’s inhabitants.
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Aquário de Pula
33 VerudelaPula’s ever-popular aquarium occupies the floor of the city’s 14th-century Austro-Hungarian fortress. Highlights of the aquarium include the large seawater tanks that contain representatives of North Adriatic flora and fauna and a massive open tank that contains dogfish, sea urchins, crabs, and starfish. Visitors can also take a boat ride to get a closer look at the aquarium’s inhabitants.
Located in the forum, this temple is dedicated to the Roman Emperor Augustus and was built between the 2 BC and 14 AD, during the reconstruction of the colony. Having served a variety of different functions in its long history, including storing grain and as a church, the statuesque building is now used to house a collection of wonderfully preserved ancient bronze and stone sculptures.
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Templo de Augusto
b.b ForumLocated in the forum, this temple is dedicated to the Roman Emperor Augustus and was built between the 2 BC and 14 AD, during the reconstruction of the colony. Having served a variety of different functions in its long history, including storing grain and as a church, the statuesque building is now used to house a collection of wonderfully preserved ancient bronze and stone sculptures.
A short trip out of Pula takes you to the acclaimed Brijuni National Park. This archipelago of islands has long been noted for its outstanding natural beauty and are edged with turquoise waters rich in sea life. A favorite haunt of visiting heads of state and the summer residence of Marshal Tito, from 1949 until his death in 1980, the islands can be reached by boat from Fažana, a village 5km from Pula, which is easily accessible by bus.
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Parque Nacional Brijuni
10 Brionska ulicaA short trip out of Pula takes you to the acclaimed Brijuni National Park. This archipelago of islands has long been noted for its outstanding natural beauty and are edged with turquoise waters rich in sea life. A favorite haunt of visiting heads of state and the summer residence of Marshal Tito, from 1949 until his death in 1980, the islands can be reached by boat from Fažana, a village 5km from Pula, which is easily accessible by bus.
This ancient religious edifice is formed of an eclectic mix of architectural styles, reflecting the many changes it has undergone in its lengthy history. You can still see some of the 4th centuries remains on the outside of the church, from a time when the area was used as a refuge by Christians in times of persecution
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Pula Cathedral
2 Trg Svetog TomeThis ancient religious edifice is formed of an eclectic mix of architectural styles, reflecting the many changes it has undergone in its lengthy history. You can still see some of the 4th centuries remains on the outside of the church, from a time when the area was used as a refuge by Christians in times of persecution
Built during the reign of Emperor Vespasian in the 1st century AD, for an audience of 22,000, Pula’s three-story Roman amphitheater is one of the best preserved in the world and the sixth largest in existence. Every year, the arena plays host to Pula’s annual summer festival which brings infamous names from across the globe
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30 Scalierova ulicaBuilt during the reign of Emperor Vespasian in the 1st century AD, for an audience of 22,000, Pula’s three-story Roman amphitheater is one of the best preserved in the world and the sixth largest in existence. Every year, the arena plays host to Pula’s annual summer festival which brings infamous names from across the globe
The main entrance to the Archaeological Museum of Istria (Arheoloski Muzej Istre) is actually one of the original gates that served as an entry point into the old Roman town. The museum carries a fascinating range of archaeological artifacts from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages from the region. You will find architectural highlights on the ground floor, Neolithic and Roman era finds on the first floor, Roman antiquities and medieval period artifacts on the second floor. Due to reconstruction works, closed during 2018 and beginning 2019..
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3 Carrarina ulicaThe main entrance to the Archaeological Museum of Istria (Arheoloski Muzej Istre) is actually one of the original gates that served as an entry point into the old Roman town. The museum carries a fascinating range of archaeological artifacts from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages from the region. You will find architectural highlights on the ground floor, Neolithic and Roman era finds on the first floor, Roman antiquities and medieval period artifacts on the second floor. Due to reconstruction works, closed during 2018 and beginning 2019..
"Lighting Giants", Pula's new attraction since 2014, is a unique project in the world of lighting cranes of an operating shipyard, with the sophisticated remote control system of lighting and scenography, and can be illuminated with 16 thousand different color combinations. Enjoy this spectacular show and lighting display every evening on the hour from dusk till midnight.(from June 5 - September 15, every evening nonstop from dusk till midnight).
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Lighting Giants
"Lighting Giants", Pula's new attraction since 2014, is a unique project in the world of lighting cranes of an operating shipyard, with the sophisticated remote control system of lighting and scenography, and can be illuminated with 16 thousand different color combinations. Enjoy this spectacular show and lighting display every evening on the hour from dusk till midnight.(from June 5 - September 15, every evening nonstop from dusk till midnight).
Farabuto can be found in the outskirts of Pula city center. If you like sea food, this is a great place to go. The dishes are beautifully presented and can be enjoyed in the fashionable dining room.
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Farabuto
15 Sisplac ul.
Farabuto can be found in the outskirts of Pula city center. If you like sea food, this is a great place to go. The dishes are beautifully presented and can be enjoyed in the fashionable dining room.
Milan is a delicately lit, slightly formal restaurant attached to the pleasant Milan hotel just out of town in Stoja. The menu offers classic food with local produce and basic ingredients.
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Milan Hotel & Restaraunt & Enoteca
4 StojaMilan is a delicately lit, slightly formal restaurant attached to the pleasant Milan hotel just out of town in Stoja. The menu offers classic food with local produce and basic ingredients.
The Arch of Sergius (also referred to as the Golden Gate of Pula) commemorates the Sergii, one of the most influential families in the early Roman colony. The arch stood behind the original naval gate of the city and was paid for by the wife of Lepidus, Salvia Postuma. Their names are carved in the stone along with Lucius Sergius and Gaius Sergius. In its original form, statues of the two elders flanked Lepidus on both sides on the top of the arch.
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Arco dos Sergii
2 Flanatička ul.The Arch of Sergius (also referred to as the Golden Gate of Pula) commemorates the Sergii, one of the most influential families in the early Roman colony. The arch stood behind the original naval gate of the city and was paid for by the wife of Lepidus, Salvia Postuma. Their names are carved in the stone along with Lucius Sergius and Gaius Sergius. In its original form, statues of the two elders flanked Lepidus on both sides on the top of the arch.
Pula’s bustling central market is built in the heart of the city and is home to a wide range of modern and traditional shops. Under the glass arches of the 19th-century iron framed covered market, you will find the area’s largest fish market, which is best visited early in the morning when the brackish catch of a truly vast range of seafood is at its freshest. Look out for Brancin (sea perch) and fresh Dagnje (mussels), which are specialties of the region.
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Trg stara tržnicaPula’s bustling central market is built in the heart of the city and is home to a wide range of modern and traditional shops. Under the glass arches of the 19th-century iron framed covered market, you will find the area’s largest fish market, which is best visited early in the morning when the brackish catch of a truly vast range of seafood is at its freshest. Look out for Brancin (sea perch) and fresh Dagnje (mussels), which are specialties of the region.
Max City
14A StojaThe shopping center,800 m from the apartment.
Pula-Pola City Swimming pool
5 Veli JožeCity pool 250m from the apartment.