24 Hours In Pula: How To Enjoy Pula In One Day | Croatia Travel Blog
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At first sight, Pula may not seem to be an overly attractive option when choosing where to go in Croatia. But, did you know it’s the largest city in Istria and a sprawling industrial port town? You really should give Pula a chance. Because once you look past the factories and shipyards, you’ll see what makes this coastal town so interesting.
Its strategic location at the southernmost point of the triangular peninsula of Istria, Pula has been a trade, military and economic hub for a long, long time. And when we say “long”, we mean long. The town’s origins go way back to Roman times—in the 2nd century B.C. it already was a significant Roman outpost. Pula grew an importance, after first being destroyed after the death of Julius Caesar, and reached its heyday in the 1st century A.D.
You’ll see some solid proof of this rich history when you spend 24 hours in Pula, which is more than enough time to visit all the town’s major…
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