Pula is the largest city, port, tourist, administrative and historical center of Istria. With more than 60 000 inhabitants, Pula is situated at the southern tip of the Istrian peninsula. Excellent geographical position – located almost in the heart of Europe, close to major European cities (München 600 km, Wien 580km, Zürich 800km, Zagreb 270 km, Budapest 610km…), airport and seaport, bus and rail have provided to tourists from around the world quick and easy arrival in this beautiful city.
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Symbol of the city, the most famous and attractive monument is Roman amphitheater, popularly called the Arena. The arena was built in the first century and in the beginning it served as a place where they held the gladiator fights.Today Arena presents summer stage which hosts numerous concerts, film festivals and other shows. It is the best preserved and most important example of ancient architecture in Croatia.
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Other sights and attractions of the city are: Forum, Temple of Roma and Augustus, The Church of St. Francis, Golden Gate, The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and many others.
Pula today provides a wide range of private accommodation, apartments, villas, hotels, rooms and house for rent. If you came to this city to enjoy an active tourism industry, then you’re in the right place. Pula offers many sporting activities such as windsurfing, golf, sailing, tennis, fishing, diving, karting, bicycle, hiking…
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Beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters, numerous parks, seaside promenades, excursions to national parks Brijuni, the Plitvice Lakes, Northern Velebit will make every vacation ideal.
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Many restaurants, inns and taverns offer traditional gastronomic delights of the region. So you can enjoy the many seafood such as Kvarner scampi, frogfish and sea bass. If You don’t like seafood specialtie, You can enjoy Italian cuisine – pizza, pasta, beans with pešt, lamb and grilled meats. Restaurants also offer excellent local and foreign wines like Grey and White Pinot , Chardonnay, etc…
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Welcome to the city of Pula – Istria’s most beautiful corner!
