Guidebook for Pula
Food Scene
Pizzeria Tivoli
1 Veli vrhThe best pizza in town..
Kažun Tavern
31 Ul. Prekomorskih brigadaPerfect and delicious authentic Istrian dishes
In restaurant and terrace offer a large selection of fish and meat dishes prepared always from fresh ingredients . With a Mediterranean touch each meal offer seasonal refreshment . It is a perfect place for business lunches , family gatherings , organized groups , and romantic dinners by candlelight and occasional music . To gastronomic pleasure is greater on the wine list contains the best Istrian wines and wine from their own cellar .
42 locals recommend
Oaza Restaurant
3 Paduljski putIn restaurant and terrace offer a large selection of fish and meat dishes prepared always from fresh ingredients . With a Mediterranean touch each meal offer seasonal refreshment . It is a perfect place for business lunches , family gatherings , organized groups , and romantic dinners by candlelight and occasional music . To gastronomic pleasure is greater on the wine list contains the best Istrian wines and wine from their own cellar .
Alla Beccaccia
25 Ul. PinetaNative Istrian dishes in a pleasant atmosphere .
Parks & Nature
The Maker intended to shape a part of the Earth to the image of Heaven. That is how Istria came into being, like a garden covered with magnificent trees and vast meadows, washed by the deep blue sea, appealing people to a happier life. But the jealous devil destroyed his work by tearing the bag in which the angel was carrying the unused stones. Thousands of rocks scattered around the Istrian land making it a land of contrasts, gentle and rough, fertile and barren, sunny and cloudy. The desolated angels gathered the pieces of Heaven remaining among the scattered rocks and protected them by the sea waves and created Brijuni
948 locals recommend
Brijuni National Park
10 Brionska ulicaThe Maker intended to shape a part of the Earth to the image of Heaven. That is how Istria came into being, like a garden covered with magnificent trees and vast meadows, washed by the deep blue sea, appealing people to a happier life. But the jealous devil destroyed his work by tearing the bag in which the angel was carrying the unused stones. Thousands of rocks scattered around the Istrian land making it a land of contrasts, gentle and rough, fertile and barren, sunny and cloudy. The desolated angels gathered the pieces of Heaven remaining among the scattered rocks and protected them by the sea waves and created Brijuni
If you wish to escape from the swarming streets and sweltering heat of the city on a summer afternoon into a colorful autumn or a scented spring morning you should go to Šijana Forest. Surely you won’t regret it. Only two kilometers from the very center of the city you will find heaven for your body and soul. The narrow winding labyrinth-like paths at every curve reveal surprises, a small animal or a beautiful specimen of forest flora. Through the tall tree tops the sunrays shyly protruding just to enable you to see where a certain path leads. It is equally nice here in spring when the soil is covered with fragrant carpets of cyclamen and in autumn when under the fallen leaves you can discern caps of many species of mushrooms. Admire them in their natural habitat, rather than picking them! All flora and fauna in this forest is protected, so all you can take home are memories of such lovely sights.
121 locals recommend
Šijana Forest
8 Valdebečki putIf you wish to escape from the swarming streets and sweltering heat of the city on a summer afternoon into a colorful autumn or a scented spring morning you should go to Šijana Forest. Surely you won’t regret it. Only two kilometers from the very center of the city you will find heaven for your body and soul. The narrow winding labyrinth-like paths at every curve reveal surprises, a small animal or a beautiful specimen of forest flora. Through the tall tree tops the sunrays shyly protruding just to enable you to see where a certain path leads. It is equally nice here in spring when the soil is covered with fragrant carpets of cyclamen and in autumn when under the fallen leaves you can discern caps of many species of mushrooms. Admire them in their natural habitat, rather than picking them! All flora and fauna in this forest is protected, so all you can take home are memories of such lovely sights.
A beautiful spring week-end simply demands a stroll along the seaside. Where to go? There is hardly any doubt. The winding road from the city beach Valkane all the way to Gortanova Cove and further to Valsaline is a must for many citizens of Pula when it comes to walking. Implanted in the dense pine wood (Pinus halepensis) on the one, and the naturally rocky seaside on the other side, it offers real refreshment after a hard working week. All generations pass here daily - from small children taken out for a ride in their strollers to senior citizens, all wishing to absorb the beauty this city has to offer.
One-way traffic, rather high speed bumps and curbstones provide a leisurely walk along the recently paved sidewalk. Those who are more active can take the winding paths through the woods, skipping over shrubs of mock privet, mastic tree, viburnum and struggling through tangles of smilax, honeysuckle and ivy.
199 locals recommend
Lungomare
LungomareA beautiful spring week-end simply demands a stroll along the seaside. Where to go? There is hardly any doubt. The winding road from the city beach Valkane all the way to Gortanova Cove and further to Valsaline is a must for many citizens of Pula when it comes to walking. Implanted in the dense pine wood (Pinus halepensis) on the one, and the naturally rocky seaside on the other side, it offers real refreshment after a hard working week. All generations pass here daily - from small children taken out for a ride in their strollers to senior citizens, all wishing to absorb the beauty this city has to offer.
One-way traffic, rather high speed bumps and curbstones provide a leisurely walk along the recently paved sidewalk. Those who are more active can take the winding paths through the woods, skipping over shrubs of mock privet, mastic tree, viburnum and struggling through tangles of smilax, honeysuckle and ivy.
Sightseeing
Aquarium Pula is located in the Austro-Hungarian fortress "Verudela" on the peninsula Verudela, 3km away from the city Pula. Meet the Adriatic, Mediterranean, tropical marine and freshwater species as well as freshwater fish of European rivers and lakes in 60 pools with at approximately 2000 m2 of space on groundfloor, first floor and in moat of the fortress. Temporary residents of the Aquarium are marine turtles which are recovering in the „Marine Turtle Rescue Center".
356 locals recommend
Aquarium Pula
33 VerudelaAquarium Pula is located in the Austro-Hungarian fortress "Verudela" on the peninsula Verudela, 3km away from the city Pula. Meet the Adriatic, Mediterranean, tropical marine and freshwater species as well as freshwater fish of European rivers and lakes in 60 pools with at approximately 2000 m2 of space on groundfloor, first floor and in moat of the fortress. Temporary residents of the Aquarium are marine turtles which are recovering in the „Marine Turtle Rescue Center".
The most famous and important monument, the starting and ending point of every sightseeing tour is the Amphitheater, popularly called the Arena of Pula, which was once the site of gladiator fights. It was built in the 1st century AD during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, at the same time as the magnificent Colosseum in Rome.
1283 locals recommend
Pula Arena
bb Flavijevska ul.The most famous and important monument, the starting and ending point of every sightseeing tour is the Amphitheater, popularly called the Arena of Pula, which was once the site of gladiator fights. It was built in the 1st century AD during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, at the same time as the magnificent Colosseum in Rome.
The Temple, situated in the Forum, is dedicated to goddess Roma and Emperor Augustus. It was constructed between the year 2 BC and AD 14 when the Emperor died. According to its shape it follows the typical pattern of temples.
349 locals recommend
Temple of Augustus
b.b ForumThe Temple, situated in the Forum, is dedicated to goddess Roma and Emperor Augustus. It was constructed between the year 2 BC and AD 14 when the Emperor died. According to its shape it follows the typical pattern of temples.
The “Golden Gate” was erected between the years 29 and 27 BC by the Sergi family, in honor of three members of the family who held important positions in Pula at that time. This triumphal arch leaned against the city gate Porta Aurea thus called because of its richly ornamented arch or gilded elements. The gate and wall were pulled down in the beginning of the 19th century as a result of the city expansion outside the city walls.
426 locals recommend
Arch of the Sergii
2 Flanatička ul.The “Golden Gate” was erected between the years 29 and 27 BC by the Sergi family, in honor of three members of the family who held important positions in Pula at that time. This triumphal arch leaned against the city gate Porta Aurea thus called because of its richly ornamented arch or gilded elements. The gate and wall were pulled down in the beginning of the 19th century as a result of the city expansion outside the city walls.
From the upper circular street one of the perpendicular paths leads to the top of the central hill of the city where a star-shaped castle with four bastions was built in 1630. Wishing to protect the city and its harbor, because of it great significance in maritime trade in the North Adriatic, the Venetians commissioned the building of the Castle from the French military architect Antoine de Ville. This was most probably the site of an earlier fortress dating from the pre-Roman and Roman period. The Histrian hill-fort was primarily built for defensive purposes, whereas in the Roman period a small military garrison was stationed here. Today the Castle houses the Historical Museum of Istria.
82 locals recommend
Kaštel
From the upper circular street one of the perpendicular paths leads to the top of the central hill of the city where a star-shaped castle with four bastions was built in 1630. Wishing to protect the city and its harbor, because of it great significance in maritime trade in the North Adriatic, the Venetians commissioned the building of the Castle from the French military architect Antoine de Ville. This was most probably the site of an earlier fortress dating from the pre-Roman and Roman period. The Histrian hill-fort was primarily built for defensive purposes, whereas in the Roman period a small military garrison was stationed here. Today the Castle houses the Historical Museum of Istria.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pietas Julia
20 RivaGood nightlife...
Bounty
8 Veronska ul.Irish pub worth visiting...
Arts & Culture
By collecting stone monuments in the Temple of Augustus in 1802, marshal Marmont began the founding of the museum collection in Pula. However, the discovery of stone, ceramic and metal objects in Nesactium was the basis for founding the Museo Civico (City Museum) in Pula in 1902. After the seat of the “Società istriana di archeologia e storia patria” had been moved and with the transfer of the archaeological inventory from Poreč to Pula, the Museo Civico was integrated with the National collection (stone monuments) and the Poreč Regional Museum (Museo Provinciale) into one regional institution. Therefore, in 1925 the Museum of Istria (Il Regio Museo dell'Istria) was founded in the present-day museum building. In 1930 the museum opened its doors to visitors, and a guidebook in Italian was published. This exhibition, along with minor changes, was open for the public until the end of World War II, when many objects were transferred to Italy during the Anglo-American administration.
159 locals recommend
Archaeological museum of Istria
3 Carrarina ul.By collecting stone monuments in the Temple of Augustus in 1802, marshal Marmont began the founding of the museum collection in Pula. However, the discovery of stone, ceramic and metal objects in Nesactium was the basis for founding the Museo Civico (City Museum) in Pula in 1902. After the seat of the “Società istriana di archeologia e storia patria” had been moved and with the transfer of the archaeological inventory from Poreč to Pula, the Museo Civico was integrated with the National collection (stone monuments) and the Poreč Regional Museum (Museo Provinciale) into one regional institution. Therefore, in 1925 the Museum of Istria (Il Regio Museo dell'Istria) was founded in the present-day museum building. In 1930 the museum opened its doors to visitors, and a guidebook in Italian was published. This exhibition, along with minor changes, was open for the public until the end of World War II, when many objects were transferred to Italy during the Anglo-American administration.
Artstudio Gallery
5 Ulica Porta StovagnagaGood gallery...
Conceived as a multimedia area for organizing cultural presentations in the field of film, music and art, as well as conferences and assemblies. Within the theater complex is a video club and gallery.
40 locals recommend
Istrian National Theatre
5 Laginjina ul.Conceived as a multimedia area for organizing cultural presentations in the field of film, music and art, as well as conferences and assemblies. Within the theater complex is a video club and gallery.
Essentials
Kaufland
3 Ul. Jurja ŽaknaLidl Pula-Pola
2/A Labinska ul.Plodine
12 Ul. Jurja ŽaknaPula General Hospital - location Negrijeva
6 NegrijevaShopping
MAX&Co
2 Trg PortarataShooster
8 Trg Portaratagood shoes
BIPA drogerija
19 Vukovarska ul.drugstore
DM
2 i 4 Trg kralja Tomislavadrugstore
Müller
11 Ciscuttijeva ul.drugstore
Histria Sport
1 Zagrebačka ul.Sport clothing store