PULA - the largest and most important Istrian center, located on the
inner part of the bay and a large natural harbor surrounded by islands of
St. Jerome and Kozada, near NP Brijuni - paradise for boaters.
Pula is the largest and most important center of Istria, located on the inner
part of the bay and a large natural harbor surrounded by islands of St. Jerome
and Kozada. The city offers a great wealth of monuments that bear witness to
past times and ancient civilizations.
One of the most beautiful monuments of ancient culture in Croatia is the Roman
Arena in Pula, the sixth largest Roman amphitheater in the world, built in
the first century, during the reign of Emperor Vespasian. Today, it’s the most
famous Croatian Summer Concert Hall where many of world renowned musicians
performed: Joe Cocker, Anastasia, Sting, Norah Jones, Zucchero, Jose Carerras,
Cesaria Evora, Andrea Bocelli, Paco de Lucia, Vanessa Mae, Alanis Morissette,
Simply Red, Jamiroquai, Eros Ramazzoti, Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti.
Nearby, there are numerous natural attractions such as national park Brijuni
and nature park Kamenjak. In the summer, many festivals and concerts that will
delight you, are held in Pula,: Pula Film Festival, Histria Festival, International
Theater Festival, Istra Ethno Jazz, the International Theater Festival of Youth,
Art & Music Festival.
Marinas and Nautical harbors in Pula
Nearby nautical centers
We suggest you visit
- The ancient amphitheater
- Temple of Augustus and the Forum
- Arch of the Sergi
- Hercules Gate
Arriving in Pula
By plane: airport Pula (5km from the city center)
By car:
- From Slovenia: Ljubljana - Crni Kal - Koper - border crossing Kastel /
Plovanija - direction Pula
- From Italy: Trieste - Koper - border crossing Kastel / Plovanija - direction
Pula
- From Zagreb: Zagreb - Rijeka - Učka Tunnel - Pazin – Pula