Sites & cities that bear the name of Pula

Pula

Today in : Croatia
First trace of activity : ca. 10th century B.C.E
Last trace of activity : today
Recorded names : Pietas Julia, Polai, Pola, Puola, Pulj

Description : Pula (Croatian pronunciation: (About this soundlisten); Italian: Pola, Istriot: Puola, Slovene: Pulj) is the largest city in Istria County, Croatia and the eighth largest city in the country, situated at the southern tip of the Istrian peninsula, with a population of 57,460 in 2011. It is known for its multitude of ancient Roman buildings, the most famous of which is the Pula Arena, one of the best preserved Roman amphitheaters. The city has a long tradition of wine making, fishing, shipbuilding, and tourism. It was the administrative centre of Istria from ancient Roman times until superseded by Pazin in 1991.

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