Old Town (Amphitheatre quarter)

Pula, Croatia

Home to the Pula amphitheatre, a short walk north of the city centre with remarkably preserved outer walls.

Places in Old Town (Amphitheatre quarter)

Vodnjanka A hidden gem where locals like to go for marenda, a mid-day meal.
Wine Hotel and Restaurant Meneghetti Situated on a secluded estate in the heart of the Istrian vineyards, offering the ultimate wine and dine experience.
Old Town amphitheatre-area cafés Cafés a short walk from the remarkably preserved Roman amphitheatre.
Old Town evening bars Bars offering evening promenades near the Arena and Old Town attractions.

Best time to visit: May to September offers warm weather for the amphitheatre visits and secluded rocky beaches.
Getting around: Pula's Old Town and amphitheatre are walkable, with Verudela and Stoja neighbourhoods a short drive for sea-view dining.
Currency: Euro (€)
Language: Croatian. English is widely spoken along the coast.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Pula's hospitality scene continues to blend Roman heritage with contemporary luxury, with Wine Hotel and Restaurant Meneghetti, a boutique four-bedroom hotel on a secluded estate in the heart of the Istrian vineyards, offering the ultimate wine and dine experience, alongside Vodnjanka, a hidden gem where locals go for marenda, a mid-day meal.

Verudela and Stoja — Outskirts neighbourhoods offering restaurants with sea views.
Banjole — Home to Batelina, one of the best seafood restaurants in all of Croatia.