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Pula

Pula, also known as Pola, its Italian name, is the largest city in Istria County, western Croatia, and the seventh-largest city in the country, situated at the southern tip of the Istrian peninsula in western Croatia, with a population of 52,220 in 2021.

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It is known for its multitude of ancient Roman buildings, the most famous of which is the Pula Arena, one of the best preserved Roman amphitheaters. The city has a long tradition of wine making, fishing, shipbuilding, and tourism. It was the administrative centre of Istria from ancient Roman times until superseded by Pazin in 1991.

Get in

Getting to Pula

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    Pula Airport

    Pula has its own international airport with scheduled and charter flights.

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    Pula
Do

Things to do

Watch an event at the Arena. The Roman-era Arena regularly hosts concerts, sporting events, and even gladiator battles. Football: NK Istra play soccer in HNL, the top tier. Their Stadion Aldo Drosina (capacity 8900) is 1 km southeast of old town centre. Ride a boat to Brijuni from Fažana. These islands, famous for their scenic beauty, are a holiday resort and a Croatian National Park.

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    Dari Sališ

    Chill on benches, enjoy a picnic, and watch kids bike on the grounds of a former luxury Von Trapp garden.

Eat

Where to eat

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    Restaurant Orfej

    Great seafood in the centre, and cheaper than surrounding restaurants.

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    Popaj

    Maksimijanova ul.

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    Furia

    Narodni trg 9.

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    Kod Kadre

    Ul.

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    Pizzeria Asterix

    You should try the Asterix pizza, which means you can have a pizza divided into thirds, with a different toppings on each one.

How locals move

Getting around Pula the local way

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  • Get inVenezia Lines ferry connects Pula with Venice.

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