The Kamenjak Peninsula or Cape Kamenjak – Istria – Croatia – Nature Park also known as the Peninsula of Premantura is situated on the southern tip of Istria – close to city of Pula. This amazing park of nature is a protruding piece of land delving deep into the sea. Six kilometers long with the average width of about a kilometer….
Month: January 2023
Kastel – Castle – Pula – Istria – Croatia
Kastel – Castle – Pula – Istria – Croatia: Wishing to protect the city of Pula and its harbor, because of it great significance in maritime trade in North Adriatic, on the top of the central hill of the city, in 1630. The Venetians inspiring of the building of the Kastel – Castle from the…
Cathedral of the Assumption
The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Pula – Istria – Croatia, was built in the 6th century, when Pula became the seat of a bishopry, over the remains over the original site where the Christians used to gather and pray in Roman times. It was enlarged in the 10th century. After its…
Chapel of St. Mary Formosa
Chapel of St. Mary Formosa – Pula – Istria – Croatia, was built in the 6th century (before 546) in the form of a Greek cross, resembling the churches in Ravenna. It was built by Maximianus of Ravenna, then a deacon, but later Archbishop of Ravenna. It was, together with another chapel. Part of a Benedictine abbey that was demolished in…
The Gate of Hercules – Pula
The Gate of Hercules – Pula – Istria – Croatia, stands between two, most probably medieval towers, of simple construction built of uncarved stone blocks. At the top of the damaged arch, although hardly recognizable, is a carving of the head of Hercules and his club. Close to the club is a damaged inscription, most…
Twin Gates – Pula
The Twin Gates – Pula (Croatian: Dvojna vrata ) is a Roman city gate located in Pula – Istria – Croatia. It was built during the late 2nd century as a double arched gate (thus the name). It was one of the ten city gates of Pula, standing at the north side of the capitol. In antiquity, Pula was surrounded…
Pula – Istria – Croatia
If you are visiting Croatia, Pula is absolutely worth seeing. With remnants of Roman history, walking trough this town of extraordinary beauty with a 3000-year history, Pula takes you to another era. Pula is one of Croatia’s most fun destinations, offering a mix of cultural and historical highlights. With plenty of fun in the sun….
Forum Square – Pula – Istria – Croatia
Forum Square – Pula – Istria – Croatia ( Croatian: Trg Forum), the main square of classical and medieval Pula. This location, for example, at the foot of the central hill, was central to popular culture at the time. The western part of the city close to the sea. The coast where the Forum is…
Temple of Augustus – Pula – Istria
The Temple of Augustus (Croatian: Augustov hram; ) is a well-preserved Roman temple in the city of Pula – Istria – Croatia. Dedicated to the first Roman emperor, Augustus. It was most likely built during the emperor’s lifetime at some point between 27 BC and his death in AD 14. Built on a podium with a tetrastyle prostyle porch of Corinthian columns. The dimensions are about 8 by 17.3 m (26…
Arch of the Sergii – Pula – Istria – Croatia
Arch of the Sergii – Golden Gate (Croatian: Slavoluk Sergijevaca) is an Ancient Roman triumphal arch in Pula – Istria – Croatia. This arch commemorates three members of the Sergii family, but specifically Lucius Sergius Lepidus, who is serving in the twenty-ninth legion and participating in the Battle of Actium, in 27 BC. This suggests an approximate date of construction: 29–27 BC. The arch…