- Pula Arena - The amphitheater in Pula is the largest and best-preserved Roman amphitheater in Croatia. It was constructed in the first century during Emperor Vespasian’s reign and could hold around 20,000 spectators who enjoyed gladiator battles and other events.
- Temple of Augustus - The Temple of Augustus in Pula is a remarkably preserved Roman temple located in the city’s central square, the Forum. It was dedicated to the goddess Roma and Emperor Augustus, built between 2 BC and 14 AD, the year Augustus passed away.
- Twin Gate - The Twin Gate in Pula is one of the ten gates that once provided entry to the Roman city of Pola. Constructed in the 2nd century, it features two arches with three half-columns and a relief cornice.
- Roman Theater - The Small Roman Theater in Pula is an ancient Roman theater from the 1st century AD, situated on the eastern slope of the central hill in the old city core.
- Church of Our Lady of the Sea - The Basilica of Maria Formosa in Pula was an early Christian church built in the 6th century, influenced by Byzantine architecture. Today, only the southern chapel, shaped like a Greek cross and located in the south of the old town, remains.
- Forum - The Forum in Pula was the main square of the ancient and medieval city, home to temples, a basilica, and the town hall.
- Kastel - Pula Castle is an ancient fortress built by the Venetians on a hill in central Pula. It now houses the Historical and Maritime Museum of Istria, which boasts a rich collection of artifacts and hosts various cultural events.
- Palača Bettica - The Bettica Palace in Vodnjan is a historic Gothic building that has been home to the noble family of the same name since the 16th century. Today, it serves as the museum of the city of Vodnjan, showcasing the region’s rich cultural and historical heritage.
- Bale municipality-VALLE - MMC’s exhibition Ulika u Bala features two themes: dinosaurs and birds. The exhibit includes fossils and replicas of dinosaurs that once roamed Bala, as well as a collection of native birds from Bala and Istria, with an option to listen to their calls.
- Vodnjan - The old town of Vodnjan is the historical heart of the town, which developed in the Middle Ages on the foundations of a Roman settlement. It boasts numerous landmarks, including the church of St. Blaža, the Bettica palaces, the narrowest and shortest streets in Istria, and beautiful murals adorning the city facades.
- Bale - The old core of Bala is the historical center of the city, which developed in the Middle Ages on the foundations of a Roman settlement. It features numerous landmarks such as the Soardo-Bembo palace, the parish church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a lapidary, a city museum, and murals.
- Paleontological exhibition Dinosaurus Histriale (from 10th to the 4th month)
- Bettica Palace Ethnomuseum
Pula, the largest city in Istria, is a rich cultural and historical center. Its sights, such as the Arena, one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters, bear witness to different eras.
After visiting Pula, we travel towards Bale or Vodnjan.
Bale offers a charming historical center surrounded by vineyards and forests, a small town known for its olive oil production, with attractions such as the Soardo-Bembo castle, the ethno museum of the Bettica palace, the old town center dating from the Middle Ages, and the parish church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Elizabeth, which was built on the remains of a basilica from the 9th century.
Vodnjan is known for its multiculturalism and rich heritage. There you can visit the highest bell tower in Istria, the parish church of St. Blaž with the largest collection of relics in Europe - the Collection of Holy Bodies. The town is also known for the production of olive oil, honey, and wine, as well as gastronomic specialties.
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