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Pula

Pula (pronounced [pǔːla]; Latin: Colonia Pietas Iulia Pola Pollentia Herculanea; Italian: Pola; Istro-Romanian: Pola; Chakavian: Pulj, German: Polei, Slovene: Pulj) is the largest city in Istria County, Croatia, situated at the southern tip of the Istria peninsula, with a population of 62,080 (2006). Like the rest of the region, it is known for its mild climate, smooth sea, and unspoiled nature. The city has a long tradition of winemaking, fishing, shipbuilding, and tourism. Pula has also been Istria's administrative center since ancient Roman times.

Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pula

Recent city comments:

  • Bus station Pula, Marzia D.C. (guest) wrote 16 years ago:
    Pulapromet http://www.pulapromet.hr/
  • Pula Amphitheatre/Arena, sobersailor wrote 17 years ago:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arena_(colosseum)
  • Castle, korina (guest) wrote 17 years ago:
    a Castle from the 17th century features Istrian history museum
  • Pula Amphitheatre/Arena, korina (guest) wrote 17 years ago:
    The Arena, the 6th largest surviving Roman amphitheatre. Towering over the nearby buildings this huge structure was barely saved from destruction several times during its life, mostly by various Venetians with plans to take to to Venice stone by stone as demonstration of the might of the Venetian empire. Many stones were taken to build houses and other structures around Pula, but fortunately this practice was stopped before the whole structure was destroyed. Entry (20 kn) gives you access to wander the inside of the Colosseum and visit the caverns beneath. The audio tour is very worthwhile.
44°52'26"N   13°51'17"E
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