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1. Twin Gates (Porta Gemina)
This double arch is in front of the Archaeological Museum a little beyond the Hercules Gate. According to the literature, the gates date from the...
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2. Roman Amphitheatre
The Emperor Augustus (31-14 B.C.) started construction of the amphitheater in 2 B.C.; it was finished in A.D. 14, during the rule of Vespasianus....
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3. Hercules Gate
Walk through the Sergi Arch and bear left until you get to Carrarina, where you will encounter Pula's oldest gate dating from the mid-1st century....
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4. Archaeological Museum
Archaeological finds from all over Istria are displayed in this museum that once was an Austrian secondary school. The emphasis is on artifacts...
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5. Monastery and Church of St. Francis
Just behind the tourist information center on Forum Square is the 14th-century complex that includes a single-nave basilica and a tranquil garden...
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6. Triumphal Arch of the Sergi
Farther along Sergijevaca, you'll run right into the Sergi Arch, which opens to Trg Portarata and stands in the middle of a busy shopping area....
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7. Roman Floor Mosaic
This floor mosaic from the 3rd century represents the mythological punishment of the original wicked stepmother, Circe, who was punished for her...
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8. Temple of Augustus
Built between 2 B.C. and A.D. 14, the Temple of Augustus is dedicated to Octavianus Augustus, the first emperor of Rome, and is situated on a square...
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9. Cathedral of the Assumption
This cathedral has had many makeovers since it originally was converted from a Roman temple to a church in the 4th century. The current facade...
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10. Karlo Rojc
- Cultural Center Karlo Rojc, colloquially Rojc, located in Pula in the complex that was until 1991. served as the barracks of the JNA (the name... read more
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Pula. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
