Pula is the largest city in Istria County. It takes 51,65 km2. From that, land is 41,59 km2, and water 10,09 km2. It is located at the top of Istrian peninsula.
According to population census from year 2006, Pula counts 62080 inhabitants, but with metropolitan area it has about 90000 inhabitants. In Pula could be found many citizens who have roots from Italy, because history of Pula. Also, Pula as center of that area, attract people from countryside who often stay living in Pula.
Climate in Pula is Mediterranean, and winters with snow are very rare. During the summer, you don't have to worry that you will have many rainy days.
In Pula you can choose do you want to stay in one of many hotels, or you prefer suits in family houses or rooms. If you prefer private accommodation, you can also choose to rent apartment in a building. But if you prefer to stay in a private accommodation, but in some peaceful neighborhood, you would choose apartment or a room in some family house.
Pula has all what need to have some city. You can go to the theater, to the cinema, go shopping, but also you can see many sights. Pula is ideal for sightseeing. City is full of many surviving ancient buildings from Roman time. The most famous is amphitheater, called Arena. Almost every souvenir will remind on that fabulous building. It's important to mention, it is the most famous sight in Pula, but definitely not the only one worth to see. Also it's good to see Arch of the Sergii, Temple of Rome and Augustus built in the 1st century, the Twin Gates which are one of the few remaining gates after city walls were pulled down at the beginning of the 19th century. Gate of Hercules also dates from the 1st century. Two Roman theaters can be found on the southern edge of the city. Interesting is also the church of st. Francis which dates from the end of 13th century. When Pula became the seat of a bishoprics, in the 6th century, was built the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. These are just some of many sights on which Pula is so proud.
