Sightseeings Istria - Recommendations for your Holiday in Istria
Amphiteater in Pula
Surely one of the most significant cultural and historical inheritance in Istria, from the Roman age. The amphiteater in Pula was built in the first century, from the time of the emperor Vespazijan, and by its size is the 6th in th World. During that time, the amphiteater was used as a theater for gladiator fights, whereas today it is used as stage for various cultural events, mostly concerts.
National park Brijuni
3 bigger and 12 smaller islands make the archipelago of Brijuni, located in the south-west coast of Istria. Brijuni are particular for their dense Mediterranean vegetation, and a safari park with inhabitated by rare animals. Furthermore, the islands of Brijuni have many archeological remains from the Roman, or more specifically the Byzantine, era. Because of its specificity, Brijuni was a tourist destination in the beginning of the 19th century for politicians and aristocrats. Today, Brijuni offers cultural events, such as opera in the open, and others.
Arch of Sergijevci
An old Roman building that dates from the 1st c. It is an ancient monument erected in honor of three brothers Sergijavaca, whose family at that time was extremely powerful and influential. On the monument is shown on a soldier on a coach and is thought to be especially dedicated to one of the brothers - Lucius Sergiju Lepidu, who served in the Roman legions and the important Battle of Action.
Porta Gemina
Antique decorative doors that represented the entrance in an ancient theater. The door boasts the uniqueness and simplicity at the same time, and it had an important role for the city of Pula in Roman times. Today are an integral part of historical tour of Pula, and valuable monumental achievement.
Pula's Forum
This is a central square, which mostly kept its original shape. On it were a Temple of Augustus, and three other temples. With its architecture and bas-reliefs still returns to the past and tells its own historical story which is almost 2000 years old.
Temple of Augustus
An ancient Roman temple which is located in the central square - the Forum. The temple was built during the life of Emperor Augustus, to which is dedicated and named The Temple of Augustus. Over the years it experienced many changes, even in 1944 was completely destroyed, after which was newly reconstructed and today is a museum of Roman sculptures and valuable works of cultural and historical heritage.
