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Pula (Croatia, Istria) is a town located on the south side of Croatian largest peninsula Istria. It is also the largest town in Istria. Pula has grown on 7 hills: Kastel, Arena, Zaro, Abbey of St. Mihovil, St. Martin, Mondipola and Pra Grande.

You can come to Pula by plane, train, bus, car, ferry. It depends from where you are coming. Climate in this area is Mediterranean with around 2300 sunny hours per year and average temperature around 13 C°.

Pula has different cultures mixed. Pula has two museums: Archeological museum of Istria and Historical museum of Istria, two libraries, theaters, one cinema...

Pula has many attractions to see:

- Pula has many attractions to see:
- Amphiteater called Arena from the 1st century. It is 6th largest in the world.
- Arc of Triumph from the 1st century
- Temple of Roma and August from 1st century
- Double Gates from 2nd century
- Hercul Gates, from 1st century. It is the oldest monument in Pula with head of Hercul carved in a stone
- Two Roman theaters
- Byzantines Chapel of St. Mary Formosa
- Cathedral of Virgin Mary`s Assumption from the 6th century
- Monastery and Church of St. Francis...

There are many famous people that come from Pula, such as: Wolf von Aichelburg, Boris Biletic, Sergio Endrigo, Alojz Gradnik, James Joyce, Robert Koch, Luigi Mioni, Antun Motika, Georg Ritter von Trapp, Alida Valli, Antoine de Ville, Slavko Zlatic...

There are remains that show that Pula has been inhabitated since Prehistory. First inhabitants were Histris. As many sea towns and ports, Pula was known for seafarers. In 177. B.C. Romans inhabitated Pula, and it started developing fast. Romans built infrastructure and walls with 10 gates. In 7th century Croats started inhabitating Pula. In 1148. Pula gave loyaliti oath to Venetian Republic. Pula was under many attacks since than and it started to fall. Venetians ruled in Pula till 1797.

In 1813. Pula and Istria were under Austrian Empire. Pula started to develope again. In 1918. Pula and Istria were given to Italy. Inhabitants started to move because of the government of Benito Mussolini. In 1947. Pula was adjoined to Croatia. Most of the inhabitants were Italians. Today, Pula is part of independent Republic of Croatia.

 

Pula is very often tourist destination. Itself and its surroundings are beauty worth to see. Near Pula there is National Park Brijuni. You can enjoy in many beautiful beaches. You can try many water and other sports. You can go diving to wrecks of antique Roman galleies. Near Bale you can visit place with prints of dinasours.
For greatest vacation, Pula offers accommodation in different hotels, apartments, camps, private accommodation... You can try some of specialities in restaurants with different offer. You can enjoy your vacation in night clubs and caffe bars, or you can enjoy on the beaches and in walks...