10 Things to do in Pula, Croatia Travel Guide

Join us as we visit Pula, Croatia in this travel guide covering 10 things to do in the city including top attractions such as ruins, theatres and forts along with where were to eat, relax and take in Adriatic sea and sun.

10 Things to do in Pula City Tour | Croatia Travel Guide:'(Pola)

1) Pula Arena (Roman Amphitheatre)
2) Pula Marina overlooking Adriatic Sea + Day Trips to National Parks (Brijuni National Park)
3) Pula Cathedral (Katedrala uznesenja Blažene Djevice Marije)
4) Lunch at Jupiter Pizzeria for seafood and Istrian pizza
5) Pula Fortress / Castle (Kaštel)
6) Roman Forum + Temple of Augustus (Augustov hram)
7) Roman Mosaic
8) Gelato to cool off
9) Beach for sun, swimming and relation
10) Sunset views of Pula

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Our visit Pula travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a food guide to pizza, top sightseeing tourist attractions and the city by day including visiting castles, forts churches, the old town, roman ruins, theatres, beaches and along the marina. We also cover off-the-beaten-path outdoor activities you won't find in a typical Pula tourism brochure, Pula itinerary or Pula, Croatia city tour also known as Pola.

10 Things to do in Pula, Croatia Travel Guide Video Transcript: (Pola)

Pula was our first introduction to Croatia and what a way to start! Located on the Istrian peninsula, this seaside town is home to Roman ruins, ancient temples, and some delicious pizza. The town won us over right from day one, so in this video, we’re going to take you on a tour of Pula and show you some of the highlights:

The amphitheatre was built during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, at the same time the Colosseum in Rome was going up. What’s even more shocking is how well preserved it is; this is the only remaining Roman amphitheatre with all four side towers and three stories still standing.

As a travel tip, if you visit during the summer months, you can catch numerous events at the amphitheatre, including concerts, movie screenings, and even reenactments of games from Ancient Rome.

When it comes to boat tours, the most popular destination is , a group of small islands that sit out on the Adriatic Sea.

The islands have a few archaeological and cultural sites but though admission to the park used to be free, these days you have to join one of the official excursions arranged by the park or local tourist agencies.

As for Pula Cathedral, it turns out it was closed when we tried to visit, so we can only show you the outside.

After all that wandering around town, it was finally time for lunch. We arrived at Jupiter Pizzeria just as they were opening and didn’t waste any time grabbing a seat on their outdoor terrace.

The fortress we spotted turned out to be Pula Castle, also known as Kaštel. Located atop a hill right in the centre of Pula, this fortress was built by the Venetians during the 17th century.

Admission was 20 kuna per person and there were two different museums exhibits to visit, however, we’d argue that the main draw are the views.

Over the course of the centuries, the Temple of Augustus has seen many uses from a Christian church to a grain storehouse, but at present, it houses a very small 1-room museum – and when we say small, we mean you can visit in 5 minutes!

The Roman Mosaic is just a short walk from the Forum, so it’s worth the little detour down back streets. This incredible well-preserved floor depicts the Punishment of Dirce, which is straight out of Greek mythology.

This is part of our Travel in Croatia video series showcasing Croatian food, Croatian culture and Croatian cuisine.

This is part of our Travel in Istria video series showcasing Istrian food, Istrian culture and Istrian cuisine.

This is part of our Travel in the Balkans video series showcasing Balkan food, Balkan culture and Balkan cuisine.

Music in this video courtesy of 'DJ Quads' from (SoundCloud.com).