Pula

Pula, Travel Guide with travel tips for holidays in Pula, Croatia

History

Pula is the largest city and the major port of Istrian peninsula located on the southern part of the cape. It is one of the most famous tourist centers and cultural sights. Its historical atributes and characteristics can be seen in every corner, street, church or museum. But the most valuable and important historical notability is the majestic Amphitheater known as a Colosseum from the 2nd century.

The city has settled in the protected and well secured bay which has contributed to the amazing development of the main economy businesses; the shipping industry and tourism.

The shipyard exists from the time when the city Pula constituted its self as a city under the Austro-Hungarian governance. While was under their surveillance, Pula was their major port, the naval force and so became the fortressed city and one of the best protected cities in the Europe.

Shipyard was building the ships in the arsenal and was anchoring many other ships in the port.

Till today, Pula is one of the largest ports and shipyards in the country and is still developing its main economy.

The city has saved all the historical evidences which are now here to reveal the mistery of the past and to show its significance.

Those notabilities are the strong impress on the today's tourism and broader development. The most famous are: The Amphitheater, August Temple, Triumphal Arch of the Sergi family also known as Golden Gate, The Cathedral of the Extol of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Temples and Basilicas on the Forum, Communal Palace on the Forum, The Arsenal Shipyard, St. Mary Formosa, Portarata and the Giardinin-Gardens-Piazza, Roman Walls, Roman Gates, Roman Theater, Venetians Fortress and many more.

Culture

The city Pula is a treasure it self. Passing through the streets and piazzas you will experience the historical stories written in every monument and every stone.

Furthermore, besides the old Roman small and big Theater which is the national heritage, the important role has the Istrian National Theater known as the City Theater Pula. In the theater where played the most noble and important plays of the Istrian and Croatian scene.

Another two important city's theaters are the Small Istrian Puppet Theater and the Dr. Inat Theater, which is the newest one. 

The City has many galleries like: Cvajner, City Gallery, Youth Club, Milotic, MMC Luka, Nemes, Okvir (Framework), Old Town, Vincent from Kastav and many more.

Interested in movies also have places to go like: the Cinema Art, Summer Cinema and City Cinema.

Museums

Almost every city has a museum, a place where the history has been saved, protected and enlivened. Those places keep the secret and leave you the choice to reveal it.

Pula is one of those kinds. It has museums where everything is included and placed for the visitors.

One museum is called the Archaeological Museum of Istria. It contains the collection of all the stone monuments from the time of the Prehistory, Antique, Late Antique, Middle Ages till today.

Another is the Historical Istrian Museum which is settled in the adapted Venetian Fortress. It is divided in several sections and contains: the History of the City Pula, Middle Ages Istrian History, collection of Newer Ages Istrian History, cultural and historical collection of old photography's and postcards, naval and shipyard history and many more.

The exhibitions are held in the Amphitheater, Archaeological Museum, August Temple, Archaeological Park and Historical Istrian Museum.

Things to do

Nightlife

Besides the fact that the city Pula is the major Istrian town, it has many places for amusement and fun. It has numerous restaurants, taverns, pizzerias, coffee bars, Internet corners and similar places.

Additionally, it offers a Casino Las Vegas settled in the Hotel Histria.

Furthermore, those optative for parties the City and its surrouning provides many disco clubs and night bars. Many of those are: Aruba, Cabahia, Fourt Bourguignon, Imperial, Monte Serpente, Night Club in the Hotel Istria, Pietas Iulia, Podroom, Rock Caffe, Rock Club Uljanik, the Cube, Zen and a lot more.

Daytime

Pula is situated on the extremely suitable position under the Mediterranean sky. With its amazingly clear sea and pine tree woods, provides the ideal vacation to everyone.

Plentiful sport, recreational and adrenalin activities are available and those are: diving, carting, hiking, walking, cycling, fitness, wellness, windsurfing, sailing, basket ball, tennis, beach volley ball, panoramic flights, free climbing etc.

For those who are not so interested in the sport, Pula offers amazing excursions to the National Park Brijuni, Island Veruda known as the Monk's Island which has a Camp site, and other neighbor islands.

Service Information

Regional Number Code 052

Police Department 92; Fire Department 93; Emergency 94; Bus Station 502-997; Airport 550-900; Ambulance 376-000; Harbour/Ferry 222-037; Tourist Office 212-987; Railway 541-733; General Information 981.

How to reach us

You can reach Pula from many directions and with various transportations: By bus which connects the cities and settlements along the Croatia; By train to the station in Pula; By boat to the major ports or by personal boat to the smaller ports or marinas in the city; By plane to the airport and by organized bus to the city: By personal vehicle which is the most secure and individual way of traveling.

View Larger Map