Guidebook for Pula
Food Scene
Oaza Restaurant
3 Paduljski putDaily fresh fish
Pizzeria Tivoli
1 Veli vrhThe best pizza in town
Caffe Bar Brionka caffe
56 Koparska ul.Daily fresh pastry, ideal for breakfast
Kažun Tavern
31 Ul. Prekomorskih brigadaGood food near apartment
Šijanska cesta 24
24 Šijanska cestaTavern Medeja, authentic Istrian cuisine
Drinks & Nightlife
Corso Bar
2 GiardiniOžujsko Pub Zaobilaznica
1 Ul. Ante DukićaExcellent hamburgers
Cvajner Gallery
2 ForumGreat selection of beers
Sightseeing
The Pula Arena (Croatian: Pulska Arena) is the name of the amphitheatre located in Pula, Croatia. The Arena is the only remaining Roman amphitheatre to have four side towers and with all three Roman architectural orders entirely preserved. It was constructed in 27 BC – 68 AD and is among the six largest surviving Roman arenas in the World. A rare example among the 200 surviving Roman amphitheatres, it is also the best preserved ancient monument in Croatia.
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Pula Arena
bb Flavijevska ul.The Pula Arena (Croatian: Pulska Arena) is the name of the amphitheatre located in Pula, Croatia. The Arena is the only remaining Roman amphitheatre to have four side towers and with all three Roman architectural orders entirely preserved. It was constructed in 27 BC – 68 AD and is among the six largest surviving Roman arenas in the World. A rare example among the 200 surviving Roman amphitheatres, it is also the best preserved ancient monument in Croatia.
The Temple of Augustus (Croatian: Augustov hram) is a well-preserved Roman temple in the city of Pula, Croatia (known in Roman times as Pola). Dedicated to the first Roman emperor, Augustus, it was probably built during the emperor's lifetime at some point between 27 BC and his death in AD 14. It was built on a podium with a tetrastyle prostyle porch of Corinthian columns and measures about 8 by 17.3 m (26 by 57 ft), and 14 m (46 ft) high. These temple are considered the one of two best complete Roman monuments outside Italy
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Temple of Augustus
b.b ForumThe Temple of Augustus (Croatian: Augustov hram) is a well-preserved Roman temple in the city of Pula, Croatia (known in Roman times as Pola). Dedicated to the first Roman emperor, Augustus, it was probably built during the emperor's lifetime at some point between 27 BC and his death in AD 14. It was built on a podium with a tetrastyle prostyle porch of Corinthian columns and measures about 8 by 17.3 m (26 by 57 ft), and 14 m (46 ft) high. These temple are considered the one of two best complete Roman monuments outside Italy
In the 17th century in Pula famous French architect Antoine de Ville designed the new Venetian project Fortess Kaštel. The main objective was to make a fortress around the center of Pula, and on top of a hill is the place where the Venetian castle is situated.
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Venetian fortress
10 Gradinski usponIn the 17th century in Pula famous French architect Antoine de Ville designed the new Venetian project Fortess Kaštel. The main objective was to make a fortress around the center of Pula, and on top of a hill is the place where the Venetian castle is situated.
Arch of the Sergii is an Ancient Roman triumphal arch located in Pula, Croatia. The arch commemorates three brothers of the Sergii family, specifically Lucius Sergius Lepidus, a tribune serving in the twenty-ninth legion that participated in the Battle of Actium and disbanded in 27 BC . This suggests an approximate date of construction: 29-27 BC. The arch stood behind the original naval gate of the early Roman colony.
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Arch of the Sergii
2 Flanatička ul.Arch of the Sergii is an Ancient Roman triumphal arch located in Pula, Croatia. The arch commemorates three brothers of the Sergii family, specifically Lucius Sergius Lepidus, a tribune serving in the twenty-ninth legion that participated in the Battle of Actium and disbanded in 27 BC . This suggests an approximate date of construction: 29-27 BC. The arch stood behind the original naval gate of the early Roman colony.
On the northeastern slopes of the central hill of the city, below the Castle are the remains of a Roman theater: in addition to the Amphitheater, Pula had two other theaters during the Roman period. The larger one, which has not been preserved, was situated outside the city. The other theater known as the Small Roman Theater was situated within the city walls. The remains of scene, semicircular orchestra and tired section for the audience have partly been reconstructed.
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Roman Theater
1 Herculov prolazOn the northeastern slopes of the central hill of the city, below the Castle are the remains of a Roman theater: in addition to the Amphitheater, Pula had two other theaters during the Roman period. The larger one, which has not been preserved, was situated outside the city. The other theater known as the Small Roman Theater was situated within the city walls. The remains of scene, semicircular orchestra and tired section for the audience have partly been reconstructed.
Pula Communal Palace
Gate of Hercules
5 Giardini Gate of Hercules
Twin Gate
8 Carrarina ul. Twin Gates and City Walls
Forum Square
3 ForumThe main square
On the slope of the hill between the Forum and the upper circular street, lies the monastic complex dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi, built in the 14th century
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Church and Monastery of St. Francis
9 Uspon Svetog Franje AsiškogOn the slope of the hill between the Forum and the upper circular street, lies the monastic complex dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi, built in the 14th century
Built in 1872 according to the plans of Viennese architect L. Baumann, as a place for leisure and entertainment of Austro-Hungarian officers and their families.
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Home of the Homeland War Veterans
1 Leharova ul.Built in 1872 according to the plans of Viennese architect L. Baumann, as a place for leisure and entertainment of Austro-Hungarian officers and their families.
Parks & Nature
If you wish to escape from the swarming streets and sweltering heat of the city on a summer afternoon into a colorful autumn or a scented spring morning you should go to Šijana Forest. Surely you won’t regret it. Only two kilometers from the very center of the city you will find heaven for your body and soul.
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Šijana Forest
8 Valdebečki putIf you wish to escape from the swarming streets and sweltering heat of the city on a summer afternoon into a colorful autumn or a scented spring morning you should go to Šijana Forest. Surely you won’t regret it. Only two kilometers from the very center of the city you will find heaven for your body and soul.
The Kamenjak Peninsula or Cape Kamenjak is the southernmost cape of Istria. Kamenjak is a protruding piece of land delving deep into the sea. Kamenjak rugged coastline, some 30 kilometers long consist of numerous bay and various beaches forming an area of exceptional natural beauty including 11 unhabitated islands.
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Kamenjak
The Kamenjak Peninsula or Cape Kamenjak is the southernmost cape of Istria. Kamenjak is a protruding piece of land delving deep into the sea. Kamenjak rugged coastline, some 30 kilometers long consist of numerous bay and various beaches forming an area of exceptional natural beauty including 11 unhabitated islands.
Brijuni National Park
10 Brionska ulicaArts & Culture
Historical and Maritime Museum of Istria
6 Gradinski usponArchaeological museum of Istria
3 Carrarina ul.Istrian olive oil museum
30 Istarska ul.Shopping
Kaufland
3 Ul. Jurja ŽaknaCity Mall
101 Ul. Rimske centurijacijeLidl Pula-Pola
2/A Labinska ul.Entertainment & Activities
Family Park
OsipovicaAquarium Pula
33 Verudela