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Before you go
Your trip to Pula.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Pula – Ístria Destination Istria
How to get there
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Zračna luka Pula (PUY) 8 km
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Autobusni kolodvor Pula 2 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Confirm before purchasing. PUY airport serves the region and is about 8 km away. There are buses from Zagreb and Rijeka; Istria's rail service requires checking connections.
How many days
Two days leave time for the monuments and walks around the central area.
When to go
May, June and September typically have temperatures suitable for city sightseeing. July and August are hotter and have long days.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
The centre is explored on foot. A car is useful for travel to Rovinj, Poreč and the interior, leaving the vehicle outside the old streets.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Pula
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Morning
Roman amphitheatre
Walk around the Arena and visit the interior and the underground exhibition.
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Afternoon
Forum square
Head to the Augustov hram to view the temple within the square.
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Late afternoon
Arch of the Sergii
Follow the pedestrian streets to the Slavoluk Sergijevaca and examine its reliefs.
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Evening
Pula centre
Dine in the urban core and return on foot to your accommodation or the bus stop.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How long to stay in Pula?
Two days allow you to see the Roman ensemble without squeezing everything into a quick stop.
How to get around in Pula?
Walk between the monuments and use buses for the more distant neighborhoods.
Can Pula be visited on a trip through Istria?
Pula can be included in an itinerary with the other bases on the peninsula. Check road connections and allow time for its historic centre.
What name to look for on Pula signs?
Look for Pula; in Istria Italian names also appear on signs and in local references.