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Pula
Croatia · PUY
Roman amphitheatre on Istria's tip, still hosting concerts.
About
Pula, also known as Pola, its Italian name, is the largest city in Istria County, western Croatia, and the seventh-largest city in the country, situated at the southern tip of the Istrian peninsula in western Croatia, with a population of 52,220 in 2021. It is known for its multitude of ancient Roman buildings, the most famous of which is the Pula Arena, one of the best preserved Roman amphitheaters. The city has a long tradition of wine making, fishing, shipbuilding, and tourism. It was the administrative centre of Istria from ancient Roman times until superseded by Pazin in 1991.
Source: Wikipedia — Pula (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- historical · world class
- architecture · excellent
- family friendly · excellent
- sightseeing · excellent
- affordability · good
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Weather through the year
- Jan50°F10d wet
- Feb52°F10d wet
- Mar56°F9d wet
- Apr62°F9d wet
- May69°F12d wet
- Jun80°F7d wet
- Jul85°F6d wet
- Aug85°F5d wet
- Sep76°F10d wet
- Oct67°F11d wet
- Nov58°F14d wet
- Dec53°F11d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
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5 hours Private Kamenjak and Medulin Archipelago TourFrom $136 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Pula: Your Custom Full-Day Private Sail - Explore Istria's GemsFrom $711 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
SSI Open Water Diver CourseFrom $587 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Pula Airport (PUY), about 4 mi away.
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