Pula Arena

Pula is a beautiful seaside town in Croatia, located in the south of the Istrian peninsula. The city is characterized by a long tradition of fishing, winemaking, shipbuilding, transit ports and tourism. It has been the administrative center of Istria since Roman times. It is the largest town in Istria County, known for its calm sea, beautiful nature and mild climate. Pula Arena is the most famous and important monument in Pula. The mighty amphitheater was the scene of famous gladiatorial fights. The arena was built in the 1st century during the reign of Emperor Vespasian. It was built at the same time...

Rovinj

Rovinj is a picturesque town and port located on the west coast of Istria, just below the Lim Channel. It originated from a fishing tradition and became famous for its batana boat and bitinada songs. Rovinj has a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm summers. There are three typical winds, which pleasantly cool warm summer nights. The place has two ports, the north for cargo ships and the south for other vessels. The old town of Rovinj is located on a former island and began to develop in the 13th century. At the beginning of the 18th century, the city expanded beyond the city walls and on ...

Venetian Fortress (Pula Castle)

The city of Pula is situated in the most southern part of Istrian peninsula. It is the largest city and health, economic, informational, cultural, academic, educational, touristic, administrative, and historical center of Istria Country. Pula is one of few towns in the world which features remains of many ancient Roman buildings with very well preserved, Arena. Amphitheatre or Arena was built in the 1st century BC and it is now integrated in the modern town of Pula, which has developed in the 19th century. Every part of Pula is a reminder of past times, especially the Roman era, with its historical mo...

Istarske toplice

Istarske toplice are located in the valley of the river Mirna in the northwestern part of Istria. They are a thermal spa and recreation center, located in the middle of lush green nature. Nearby is the famous settlement of Motovun, which has preserved its picturesque medieval appearance. In written sources, the spa is mentioned around the year 400. Modern spas with international recognition, however, became in 1904 when they made the first facility. Istarske toplice experienced great development after 1970, when they built a hotel and hired professional medical staff. The Istarske toplice health resort...

Rovinj - Church of St Euphemia

Rovinj is an interesting town located on the west coast of Croatian Istria, just below the Lim Channel. It has a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm summers. The place has two ports, the north for cargo ships and the south for other vessels. Rovinj is a popular tourist destination, as it offers many opportunities - discovering cultural heritage, archeological sites, culinary specialties, romantic walks, engaging in recreational activities and much more. Rovinj is characterized by two city centers and specially built chimneys. Due to these special sights, the old town of Rovinj was declare...

Porec - Euphrasius basilica

The Euphrasian Basilica is located in the old town of Porec. The basilica is the most valuable cultural monument in Porec and the best preserved monument of early Byzantine art in the Mediterranean. The Euphrasian Basilica was built in the middle of the 6th century on the foundations of the previous three-nave basilica in the time of Emperor Justinian I and Bishop Euphrasius, after whom it was named. The entire basilica complex consists of the following buildings: the Gothic-style basilica, the parish church, the Mauro pulpit, the trikora, the sacristy, the baptistery, the bell tower and the nearby ep...

Kamenjak

Cape Kamenjak is located near Pula. Kamenjak is about 1.5 km wide and about 9.5 km long peninsula, which has been protected as a nature park since 1996. Kamenjak Nature Park has many hidden coves, beautiful beaches and uninhabited islands. Kamenjak is considered one of the most beautiful Mediterranean peninsulas. Its special feature is the indented 30 km long coast, numerous rocky and sandy beaches and the interesting underwater cave Golimbere, located in the southern part. At the southern end of the cape is also the picturesque Safari bar, which stands in the middle of an authentic Robinson Crusoe env...