Legendary
Sight
Pula Arena
One of the world's best-preserved Roman amphitheatres.
Photo: Olgierd Rudak / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Fort Casoni Vecchi
A fortified tower on Monte Paradiso hill, built in 1853 and 1854.
Sight Hidden gem
Photo: Rosholinux / CC BY-SA 4.0
Why it is worth your time
Also called Fort Monte Paradiso, it was raised by the Austrian Empire to protect the war harbour. It stood on the boundary of Pula's first and fifth defensive sectors, watching the southern approaches to the city.
Croatia Atlas tip
Bring water and good shoes: the approach runs through low Mediterranean scrub.
More places in Pula
A small next-step selection from the same city.
Legendary
Activity
Brijuni National Park
Tito's island paradise of dinosaurs and safari.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
Hidden gem
Activity
Zerostrasse
A cool maze of WWI tunnels beneath the city hill.
Photo: Psittacuso / CC BY-SA 4.0
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