Exploring Pula, Croatia - and one of the best preserved 2000 year old Roman Amphitheatre


When you start exploring Pula, you can't miss the most obvious sight: The Roman Arena (Amphitheatre).

The Pula Arena - 2000 years old
The Pula Arena - 2000 years old

It is one of the best preserved roman amphitheatres in the world and more than 2000 years old. It is stunning that a structure can "survive" so long and that we can still admire it today. It gives you a glimpse of how the life was back then.

The Pula Arena at the blue hour
The Pula Arena at the blue hour

Pula Arena at night
Pula Arena at night

But besides the stunning Amphitheatre there is more history to discover in Pula. In many parts of the city you can see ancient Roman buildings and artefacts. In the City Centre you can see this ancient arch for example - a great place for history lovers.

Arch of Sergii - 30 BC
Arch of Sergii - 30 BC

Nature and surroundings

Besides history Pula has great nature to offer: Clear, blue adriatic water, that definitely invites for a swim (bring some watershoes since it's mostly rocky shorelines)

Coast, Pula
Coast, Pula

I would also definitely recommend to go see one of the beautiful sunsets at the ocean. and if you're a cat lover you will probably find some cuties that want some cuddles. 😼

Seagull
Seagull

Sunset at the coast
Sunset at the coast

More Sunset :)
More Sunset :)

If you like to hike you can explore the surroundings of Pula. I found some lost places, churches and in the area there are several Forts that are worth a hike.

Lost Place
Lost Place

One thing that you see instantly when you go to the habour in Pula are the lighting giants. These are the giant cranes that are lit up at night

Lighting giants at daytime
Lighting giants at daytime

This was my little insight on how Pula is like. Of course you can eat fresh fish and drink local wine

Secret Tip: Go to the restaurants at the fishmarket ;)

Since there are some cheap flights from other european cities it is a great entry point for you next Croatia trip :)

Croatia Islands from the airplane
Croatia Islands from the airplane

I hope you liked my post and the pictures. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask in the comments :)

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