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The city of Pula is located at the southern tip of the peninsula and is the largest city in Istria. The city is on and beneath seven hills which are Monte Zaro, Monte Serpente, Monte Ghiro, Monte Magno, Monte Paradiso, Monte Rizzi and Monte Vidal. Pula was the headquarters of the Austro-Hungarian Navy from the 19th century to World War I. It became the part of the Kingdom of Italy from 1918 to 1947.
Pula is an important Tourist Destinations in Croatia and is known for its tradition of fishing, shipbuilding, winemaking and tourism. The city has also been the administrative center of Istria during the Roman times. The History of Pula goes back to the 10th century BC when it was founded by the Illyrian tribe of the Histri.
The city's earliest recorded permanent habitation dates back to the 10th century BC. It was founded by the Illyrian tribe of the Histri, an ancient people that lived in Istria. During the first century BC Roman settlements were established. Pula was ruled by Ostrogoths, Byzantines, Franks, and the Venetians in succession after the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
For Getting to Pula you can come by air from Pula Airport which has domestic and international flights. At the edge of the city center is the bus terminal from where there are buses to local, domestic an international destination. You can also come to Pula in Croatia by ferry from Venice in Italy.
Travelers shouldn’t miss the Attractions of Pula like –
- The Arena which is the 6th largest surviving Roman amphitheatre. Take an audio tour and wander the inside of the Colosseum and visit the caverns beneath.
- The Forum is in the center of the city which houses the main square.The city hall is on the square which was built in 10th century
- Archeology Museum
- Zlatna vrata (Triumphal arch, 1st century BC), Dvojna vrata (Twin gate, 2-3rd century), Herkulova vrata (Hercules gate, 1st century BC).
- St. Francis church and monastery, 14th century
- Orthodox church, 6th century
- Kaštel, a Castle from the 17th century whcih features Istrian history museum
- Malo rimsko kazalište, Little Roman theatre behind the Archeology museum
- Mornaricko groblje, Sailors' cemetery (1866. - about 150 000 soldiers of Austro-Hungarian nations were buried there) and Mornaricka crkva, Sailors' Church
Online information on Pula is provided by travel.mapsofworld.
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