Regions & Cities
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Pula
Pula keeps one of the Mediterranean’s best-preserved Roman arenas, used for concerts and festivals.
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Rovinj
Rovinj’s hilltop St. Euphemia church watches a jumble of fishermen’s houses and narrow alleys.
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Poreč
Poreč centers on the UNESCO-listed Euphrasian Basilica with Byzantine mosaics and a compact Venetian old town.
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Motovun
Crowned atop an Istrian hill, Motovun offers cobbled lanes, medieval walls and truffle tours into oak forests; winebars fill with locals during the summer film festival.
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Pazin
A hilltop castle and a dramatic karst chasm make Pazin a magnet in Istria; visitors explore the medieval fortress, descend to the Pazin Pit, sample truffle-heavy menus nearby and use it as a base for cave and hill hikes.
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Pula Arena
Built in the 1st century AD, Pula Arena is one of the Adriatic’s best‑preserved Roman amphitheatres and still hosts concerts and events.
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Brijuni
A cluster of Adriatic islands off Istria, Brijuni National Park draws visitors for archaeological sites, seaside villas, coastal walks and museum displays of Roman and medieval finds.
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Umag
Umag pairs a compact Venetian-era centre with a busy marina and pebble coves.
Istria at a Glance
Local Time
12:50 AM
GMT+1
Population
195,237
Best Things to Do in Istria
Archaeological Site
Pula Arena
Roman amphitheatre among world's best-preserved arenas
Islands
Brijuni
Island archipelago and national park with Roman ruins
Mountains
Učka
Istrian mountain massif with panoramic Adriatic views
Monument
Arch of the Sergii
Roman triumphal arch from ancient Pula forum
Temple
Temple of Augustus
Roman temple in Pula's forum dating to Augustus-era
Church
Church of St. Euphemia, Rovinj
Baroque hilltop church in Rovinj with panoramic tower
Island
Veli Brijun
Largest Brijuni island with archaeological remains and park
Church
Pula Cathedral
Romanesque cathedral built over ancient Roman forum
Archaeological Site
Nesactium
Ancient fortified Illyrian-Roman archaeological site in Istria
Castle
Pazin Castle
Medieval hilltop castle overlooking Pazin and gorge
Cape
Rt Kamenjak
Rocky peninsula near Pula with rugged coastal coves
Island
Koversada
