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PULA INFO
Pula is world famous for its Roman Amphitheater (Arena)
dating from the 1st-2nd cc. that dominates the area
above the city port. It is the sixth in size preserved
amphitheater in the world, which during the Roman Empire
could seat 26,000 spectators. The city abounds in classical
monuments; various monuments from the Roman period are
exhibited in the park of the Archaeological Museum.
The city abounds in classical monuments; various monuments
from the Roman period are exhibited in the park of the
Archaeological Museum. On the hill behind the Museum
are the remains of a Roman theater. On the inner side
of the main City Gate is the Arch of the Sergii, whereas
outside the Gate lies the large Roman necropolis mentioned
even in Dante's Inferno. On the hill above the old part
of the city is the Kastel (1631) which today houses
the Historical Museum of Istria.
MARINA PULA
Marina Veruda. It lies next to PULA.
It is protected from all winds. For protection of environment
the marina has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag.
Open: All year round. Berths: The marina has 630 berths
(accepting mega yachts up to 40 m) and 150 boat places
on land. Facilities: Reception, exchange office, restaurant,
toilets and showers, grocery shop, nautical gear shop,
repair shop, 15 t crane, parking lot. The gas station
is in the marina. Traffic connections: It is next to
Pula Airport (5 km). There are regular bus and rail
lines that connect Pula with all Croatian towns. Distances:
Trieste - 120 km, Milan - 520 km, Vienna - 610 km, Munich
- 630 km.
Harbor Master's Office Pula: Tel./Fax: 052/222-037,
052/27-646, VHF channels 10 and 16
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