A Roman amphitheatre on the Adriatic shore — Istria's largest town and a portal to ancient Pola.
Pula is the southern tip of the Istrian peninsula, where a Roman amphitheatre rises by the sea as magnificent as the Colosseum — but without the crowds. The combination of ancient ruins and the turquoise bays of the Adriatic makes Pula a destination in a class of its own.
800K
visitors/year
Best time to visit
May–September — Adriatic warm; June and September offer the best balance of warmth and fewer crowds
Top sights & experiences
- 🏟️ Roman Amphitheatre
- 🏛️ Temple of Augustus
- 🌊 Verudela Peninsula Coves
- 🏛️ Triumphal Arch & Old Town
- 🏝️ Brijuni National Park
- 🦞 Istrian Delicacies
Perfect for
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