If you get bored of swimming and sunbathing the historic city of Pula is located only 11km north-west from Villa K.
Pula is the largest city in Istria County (Croatia). Its history started about 3000 years ago when it was built by Illyrians. Pula was an important provincial center during the later period of the Roman empire and its legacy of public buildings from the time is among the most impressive in Europe.
The most famous and important monument, the starting and ending point of every sightseeing tour is the Amphitheater, popularly called the Arena of Pula, which was the site of gladiator fights. It was built in the 1st century AD during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, at the same time as the magnificent Colosseum in Rome. Of the dozens of amphitheaters left around Europe and North Africa by Roman empire, Pula’s is the sixth-largest, and one of the best-preserved anywhere. Other Roman relics worth seeking out include the the Temple of Augustus, in the city’s old Forum, the Triumphal Arch of the Sergi, Hercules’ Gate and Twin Gates and Small Roman Theatre, all within easy walking distance of each other.
Pula seems to accommodate everyone’s needs: beautiful beaches, colorful reefs and diving spots, culture, great food and history.
Having been ruled by various government powers over the centuries, Pula today belongs to Croatia, and is best known for its wealth of Roman ruins and mix of cultures.
