Pula (Croatia) is one of the most interesting and largest cities on the Istrian peninsula. Getting here is easy - after all, there is an airport that receives flights from different countries, and a seaport. If you are a fan of party holidays, you are here! Pula can hardly be called a nice little provincial town that wins the hearts of housewives with an abundance of flowers and painted shutters of houses. At first, the city greets you warily, coldly, but you need to “fit in” into its atmosphere, become your own, and then it will win your heart forever.
Like the rest of Croatia, Pula has a complex centuries-old history. It was part of the ancient Roman Empire, the Republic of Venice and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Italy and the Republic of Yugoslavia. And the first settlement on the site of Pula was founded by the ancient Greeks, according to local guides, Odysseus himself and the Argonauts! But most of all preserved in the citymonuments of Roman architecture. Among them all, the Arena stands out - an amphitheater for gladiator fights, which once accommodated up to 20 thousand spectators. Along with the arenas, the ancient Roman Forum, the pagan temple dedicated to Augustus and the triumphal arch of Sergius have been preserved in Pula.
After the fall of the Roman Empire, the region successively belonged to the Venetian Republic, 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 replaced "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. At the end of July, the resort hosts film festivals, as well as annual opera festivals.
An extensive public transport network is something that Pula can rightly be proud of. Croatia generally has good interchanges for traveling by bus, but this city is best traveled on foot: all tourist places are concentrated in the very center. You should start your acquaintance with the largest center of Istria from the fortress built by the Venetians. It is located on a hill, and from there you will see all the local sights, and at the same time admire the cannons and models of ships in the military museum. Of the evening entertainment, the city can offer not only a variety of discos and show programs, but alsocasino.
In the region where he finds
sya 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 here is rocky, most of the swimming spots are concrete platforms with handrails for entering the water. Between the impregnable cliffs, sometimes there are small cozy coves with small pebbles, but they are few and can only be reached by boat.
To compensate for this lack of white soft sand for tourists, the local hotels are trying very hard to "keep up the mark". In these places there are many resorts that Croatia is so famous for. Pula, whose hotels are known throughout the world for their 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 lovers are advised to go to the Brijun Islands National Park.
