Pula is the largest city in Istria County, situated at the southern tip of the Istria peninsula. The city lies on and beneath seven hills on the inner part of a wide gulf and a naturally well-protected port.
The city is best known for its many surviving ancient Roman buildings, the most famous of which is its 1st-century amphitheatre, locally known as the Arena. Once the site of gladiator fights, Arena is today the venue for many different events - Pula Film Festival, concerts, opera, ballet, sports competitions.
Two other notable and well-preserved ancient Roman structures are the 1st-century AD triumphal arch, the Arch of the Sergii and the co-eval temple of Rome and Augustus, built in the 1st century AD built on the forum during the reign of the Roman emperor Augustus.
Among numerous sights worth visiting there are the Twin Gates, the Gate of Hercules, two Roman theatres, Fort Bourgignon.
Like the rest of the region, Pula - the city of shipbuilding and tourism - is also known for its mild climate, smooth sea, and unspoiled nature.
The view of the Pula region is framed by the Brijuni National Park, a gem in Istria's natural heritage. With its fourteen islands and islets of exceptional beauty, safari park, the remains of Roman villas and forts Brijuni are a wonderful blend of nature and culture.
Pula is the internationally popular summer vacation destination with various accommodation, from hotels and villas to camps and apartments.