PULA
Pula is the unofficial capital and cultural centre of Istria (www.pula.net): Pula’s landmark is the huge, good preserved amphitheatre of the Roman Empire. To the tourist features from that time belong also the triumphal arc and the temple of Augustus. A walk through the centre of Pula appears like a trip through history. Also Dante Alighieri mentions Pula in his “Divine Comedy”…
National park Brijuni
n 27th October 1983 the Brijuni Islands were declared a National Park and they subsequently became a popular tourist destination. The structure of the coast, it’s history and it’s rich flora and fauna were the reasons for this status and are the reasons why the islands have been called ‘paradise on earth’.
Rovinj
Rovinj, one of Istria’s most beautiful towns, is situated on the west coast of the Istrian peninsula. Here you will see historical monuments from Iliric, Roman and Venetian times. Visit the church of St. Euphemia and its bell tower with an unforgettable view of the town in its entirety. Take a trip to Palud swamp or Romuald cave on the southern side of Limski canal. The quarry "Cave di Monfiorenzo", also nearby, is a geological "natural monument".
The Postojna cave
The Postojna Cave is a 20.5 km long Karst cave system filled with stalactites, stalagmites, galleries and halls, into which experienced guides have led more than 31 million visitors during the 185 years. This is the largest Karst cave system as well as the most visited tourist cave in Europe. The Postojna Cave is open throughout the year, visits lasts for an hour and a half. The constant temperature in the cave is about 10 °C.
VeniCE
In 1987 Venice and its lagoon became a UNESCO World Cultural and Heritage site. Artists and town planners were often inspired by the city, not only because of its architecture and legends, but especially by it’s atmosphere and the lifestyle lived by it’s residents which is hard to find in any another city. All these features make Venice one of the greatest tourist attractions worldwide.