Location: Pula
Top Things to do in Pula
What to do and see in Pula, Istria: The Best Things to do
Pula is situated at the southern tip of the Istrian peninsula and is the area's largest city. Located beneath seven hills and with views of the Adriatic, Pula's unspoiled natural surroundings are magical. Known for its mild climate and tame, beautiful sea, Pula also has a long tradition of winemaking, fishing and shipbuilding. It is also home to many ancient Roman buildings, including the well-preserved, magnificent amphitheater.
Restaurants in Pula
1. Benazic Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 146 reviews
Benazic winery is a family owned business in the city of Pula. Placed just 2 kilometers away from the city center the winery offers you a taste of Istria by trying wines, brandys, cheese, olive oil and many other products. The family is proud to say that they are owners of numerous awards that are won trough the years of their work. For tasting it is required to book an appointment.
Reviewed By kathrynevanson - London, United Kingdom
We had a lovely afternoon visiting this family winery, trying 6 different wines with cheese and bruschetta. Liked the sparkling rose so much we took a bottle home. Really recommend a visit!
2. Amphitheatre de Pula
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4.5 based on 5,138 reviews
The Arena in Pula is a 1st-century Roman amphitheatre. The arena is the 6th largest in the world.
Reviewed By micfeleac
The most important monument in the city of Pula, located in its center. Currently used for summer events and shows, the arena was built in the 1st century from limestone used for gladiator fights and continues to delight us even today.
3. Food & Wine station Trapan
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4.5 based on 106 reviews
The southeast Istrian winery, only a few kilometers SE out of Pula, only 5 minutes from the motorway (Istrian Y). We offer a range of premium wines, which all come out of our 10ha of organically farmed vineyards. Wine tastings & food pairing and much more to be seen here.
Reviewed By Bmorecmore - Bratislava, Slovakia
This is a husband/wife winery. Bruno is the wine maker and he offers a detailed and enthusiastic story for every wine you will enjoy. Irena is the ‘CEO’ and she ensures that you have a wonderful wine tasting experience at their winery. We were offered a great selection of 9 wines to sample. All portions were generous and we enjoyed them on their terrace, overseeing their family goat and with good company of their two cute Pomeranians. What was great about the tasting is the progression through complexity and quality of the wine. We were fortunate that some of the wine makers friends were visiting. This resulted in a very special tasting of their original vintage from 2006. We ended up buying 18 bottles to add to our cellar. This resulted in a special gift of their next product, a wonderful Syrah, signed by the winemaker. We will age this bottle for years and look forward to trying it in the years to come
4. Museum Olei Histriae
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4.5 based on 170 reviews
Reviewed By findingauthenticity
My friend and I had a great timelearnng about the history of olive oil, as well as the basic tasting! I learned a lot, and was given the skills on how to taste real and falsified extra virgin olive oil
5. Arco dei Sergi
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4.0 based on 878 reviews
Reviewed By Eyekaytoo - Leverkusen, Germany
On our family stroll around Pula on afternoon recently we came across this impressive Roman Triumphal arch purely by accident. Once again we were thrilled to see that such architectural masterpieces have survived the rigours of time. This one, apparently erected a couple of decades before Christ, celebrates some of the Sergii family, notably Lucius Sergius Lepidus. He fought against Mark Anthony and Cleopatra of Egypt in the sea Battle of Actium in the Ionian Sea, north west of Greece (near Preveza today). Monumental sea battles in the Ionian Sea a few millennia ago seem a far cry from the gentle entrance to the quaint, old town on Pula in the 21st century. Amazing really.
6. Temple Of Augustus
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4.0 based on 1,227 reviews
Reviewed By Llubi - London, United Kingdom
Amazing place worth it to visit the small museum inside the price is 10 kunas for adults and 5 kunas students, the temple, originally dedicated to the goddess Roma and Emperor Augustus, is a typical temple structure erected between years 2 BC and 14 AD .
7. Kastel
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4.0 based on 528 reviews
Reviewed By Rdnkh
I come here every time I am ion Pula, it makes for a nice walk around the castle and there are some excellent views from along the walls
8. Floor mosaic The Punishment of Dirce
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4.0 based on 295 reviews
Reviewed By itchyfeet2014 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
I had read the reviews on Tripadvisor and knew this would be hard to find. The clue is that it is very close to the two large P for parking signs on the map. Like a lot of the old roman attractions in Pula the signage is poor. Such a shame as it's annoying to have to look so far. The good news is that this is a glorious example of a very beautiful mosaic. Persevere!
9. Aquarium Pula
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4.0 based on 1,085 reviews
Welcome to Aquarium Pula, where in a unique way the richness of the Adriatic is combined with the centennial military history of Pula. The Aquarium is situated within the 130-year-old fort “Verudela”, once part of the powerful defence complex “Fortress Pula” built during the rule of the Austro-Hungarian Dual Monarchy. The historical fort is nowadays inhabited by hundreds of fish species from the northern and the southern portions of the Adriatic and several tropical marine and fresh water species, as well as fish from Croatian lakes and rivers. Meet our inhabitants in rooms, hallways, tunnels and the moat of the once mighty fort and discover secrets of the aquatic environment!
Reviewed By amberpaigex - Leeds, United Kingdom
Would definitely recommend visiting here if you have kids or any interest in sea life. This aquarium is huge over multiple floors with some amazing sea life to see. They have many amazing tanks with all kinds of fish and reptiles, a nursery and even a rehabilitation centre for injured sea life to heal before they are released back into the ocean. All the signs and information are translated into English too, so easily able to understand and learn. On the top floor they also have an outdoor area perfect for having a bite to eat with an amazing view of the Adriatic Sea. We were really lucky and had the place to ourselves (mostly likely because all the surrounding hotels and campsites are closed during this season) but still managed to spend over 2 hours roaming around taking in this incredible aquarium.
10. Pula's Marketplace
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4.0 based on 245 reviews
Reviewed By 43ChrisB43 - London, United Kingdom
This is a must see.! The market hall sells fresh fish and meat whilst outside there are many market stalls selling fresh vegetable and fruit . The atmosphere is fantastic . Have breakfast in local cafes .
