Pula is a city placed in the country’s northwest area along the Adriatic Sea near the base of the Istrian peninsula. It holds a population of approximately 58,000 people it is the largest city in Istria.

Pula grown before the Roman era. Local findings show the history extending back more than 3,000 years. The city is very Roman in culture and custom because it was a former colony of Rome in 178 B.C. One of the most significant sights in Croatia is the Roman amphitheater in Pula. It is considerably kept and today it is in use for pop and classical concerts. Built Up during the 1st century AD is spotted as one the grandest still-existing Roman amphitheaters in the whole world. This was kept from near-destruction when the Venetians (city was under Venetian rule and played an fundamental role in the Habsburg Empire) took to taking the arena’s stones and placing them in their houses and some other buildings all over Pula as well.

The Forum in Pula
This is what they call Pula City’s main square. Here, you will witness an ancient city hall that was erected during the 16th century. What is fascinating in this city hall is that some parts of it were constructed using pieces of an historical temple.

At present, Pula has however preserved some of its old Roman architectures. The most well-known are the Roma and Augustus temples made during the 1st century A.D., the Arch of the Sergii, and the Porta Aurea triumphal arch made in 1st century B.C. Other sights include the Franciscan Church, the Cathedral and Monastery.

Pula is one of Croatia’s superior port areas. It is also an industrialised center.
Apart from this, the trendy blue beaches of the city has established Pula a really catchy tourist centre in the state.