Pula is a city that hides real wealth in a large number of cultural sights, like a journey through history as long as three thousand years.
1.Amphitheater
The most famous and significant monument, the building from which every tour of the city begins and ends – the Pula Arena – a building where gladiator fights were held. It was built in the 1st century, during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, at the same time as the largest and most famous building of its kind – the Colosseum in Rome.The ground plan is elliptical.
2. Temple of Augustus
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. The function of the Temple changed through the years: with the ending of the pagan ancient era its original pagan function ceased and the temple was afterwards used as a church.
3. Triumphal Arch of the Sergi
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.
4. Zerostrasse
Great War Pula was an important military and strategic center of tremendous importance for the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy as its principal naval port and its fleet anchorage; the city was therefore fortified with a complex system of manned fortification constructions (forts, batteries, artillery companies and machine gun positions) that extended from the east to the west coasts of Istria barring all accesses to the city.
5. Castle
6. Small roman theatre
Located within the town walls, on the northeastern slopes of the central hill of the city, below the Castle are the remains of a Small Roman theatre dating back to the 1st century AD. The remains of scene, semicircular orchestra and tired section for the audience have partly been reconstructed. Today the museum displays a rich collection of prehistoric, classical and early medieval monuments found in Istria.
7. The twin gates
In ancient and medieval times, the whole city was surrounded by walls and was entered through about ten gates.
The Twin Gates, thus called because of the two arches through which you enter the inner yard, which was once the entrance to the city, were constructed between the 2nd and 3rd centuries. The Twin Gates today lead to the Archeological Museum and the Castle.
8. The House of Istrian Olive Oil
tells the story of olive growing in Istria through history to the present day. Visiting the museum, you can discover why Istrian olive oil was highly valued by the ancient Romans and how it was produced; what happened to olive oil production during the Middle Ages, how oil was produced by our ancestors and how it is produced today and finally, what are the secrets of creating an extra virgin olive oil of premium quality.
9. Lighting Giants
The world-famous lighting designer, Dean Skira with the help of sponsors and workers of Uljanik shipyard has lit up the shipyard’s iconic cranes, a recognizable symbol of Pula. These Lighting Giants have sophisticated remote-control system of lighting and scenography and can be illuminated with 16 thousand different color combinations. You can enjoy this spectacular show and lighting display every evening from dusk until 10 pm