Pula (Croatia) is one of the most interesting and largest cities on the Istrian peninsula. It is easy to get here - after all, there is an airport that accepts flights from different countries and a seaport. If you are a fan of partying, here you are! It is difficult to call Pula a nice little provincial town, conquering the hearts of housewives with an abundance of flowers and painted shutters of houses. At first, the city meets you cautiously, coldly, but you need to “fit in” its atmosphere, become your own, and then it will win your heart forever.
Like all of Croatia, Pula has a complex centuries-old history. It was part of the ancient Roman Empire, the Venetian Republic and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Italy and the Republic of Yugoslavia. And the ancient Greeks founded the first settlement on the site of Pula, according to local guides, Odysseus himself and the Argonauts! But most of all preserved in the city of monuments of Roman architecture. Among them, the Arenas stand out - an amphitheater for gladiatorial battles, which once held up to 20 thousand spectators. Along with the arenas in Pula, the ancient Roman Forum, a pagan temple dedicated to Augustus and the triumphal arch of Sergius were preserved.
After the fall of the Roman Empire, the region consistently belonged to the Venetian Republic, the Ottomans, Austrians, Italians, until modern Pula was formed. Croatia, as an independent state, was formed relatively recently, in 1991. From medieval architecture, the influence of the “Pearl of the Adriatic” - Venice is especially noticeable. Many buildings copy the style of the palaces and churches of the replacing "city on the water." Pay attention to the church of St. Nicholas. But side by side with ancient history, the spirit of youth lives in Pula. Drive and special energy are felt here at every corner. In late July, the resort hosts film festivals, as well as annual opera festivals.
An extensive public transport network is what Pula can rightfully be proud of. Croatia generally has good interchanges for traveling by bus, but it is best to walk around this city: all tourist places are concentrated in the very center. To get acquainted with the largest center of Istria follows from the fortress built by the Venetians. It is located on a hill, and from there you will see all the local attractions, and at the same time admire the cannons and mock-ups of ships in the military museum. From evening entertainment, the city can offer not only a variety of discos and show programs, but also casinos.
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Xia Pula, Croatia is not particularly famous for its beaches. To relax at sea, you need to take a bus and go to a recreation area called Punta Verudela. The coast is rocky, most of the places for swimming are concrete platforms with handrails for entering the water. Between inaccessible cliffs there are sometimes small cozy coves with small pebbles, but there are few of them, and it is possible to approach them only by boat.
To compensate for tourists this lack of white soft sand, the local hotels are trying very hard to “keep the mark”. In these places there are many resorts that Croatia is so famous for. Pula, whose hotels are known worldwide for its high level of service, can provide accommodation for every taste. Especially worth mentioning here is the resort of Medulin, which has all the conditions for yachtsmen and nudists. Wildlife enthusiasts are advised to take a trip to the Brijunas National Park.