Although there were earlier settlements, the true history of the city dates back to the Romans, so it can be said that the area of the city has been continuously inhabited for over 2,000 years. Throughout history, the city has changed numerous rulers and experienced numerous ups and downs. The modern development of the city began in the 19th century when Pula, due to the natural conveniences of accommodation in a well-protected and easily defended bay, became the main war port of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. In the period from 1850 to 1910, the population of Pula increased from just over 1,000 to just over 57,000. In addition to demographic, the city is experiencing urban and industrial development. With the collapse of the Monarchy, the demographic decline of Pula began, which culminated in the first years after the Second World War, when the largest number of ethnic Italians, due to the annexation of Istria with the motherland, left the city. In the second half of the 20th century, the city experienced new progress thanks to the two most important economic branches - shipbuilding and tourism. It was not until 1981 that the number of inhabitants was equal to the number of inhabitants of the city from 1910.
Today, Pula is known for its mild climate, calm sea and untouched nature. In addition to shipbuilding and tourism, the city is also known for its long tradition of winemaking and fishing.Geography
Pula is located in the extreme west of Croatia, in the southwestern part of the Istrian peninsula, at an average altitude of about 30 m. The city of Pula has developed at the foot of seven hills (Monte Zaro, Monte Serpente, Monte Ghiro, Monte Magno, Monte Paradiso, Monte Rizzi and Monte Vidal), in the inner part of a spacious bay and a naturally well-protected port (depth up to 38 m) which to the northwest it is open with two approaches, directly from the sea and through the Fažana channel.
Today's area of the city of Pula is 5,165 ha, of which 4,150 ha on land and 1,015 ha at sea. The city area is bordered on the north by the islands of St. Jerolim and Kozad, the towns of Štinjan, Veli Vrh and Šijanski Šum, the areas of Monteserpo, Valmade, Busoler and Valdebek in the east, Stara Plinar, marina Veruda and the island of Veruda in the south, and Verudela, Lungomare and Musil in the west.
Climate
According to Kepen's climate classification, Pula is located in the area of Mediterranean climate (Cs) of mild winters and warm summers. The average annual air temperature in the city is 13.2 ° C, the average temperature in February is 6.1 ° C, and in June and August up to 26.4 ° C. The sea temperature ranges from 7 to 26 ° C.
Economy
Uljanik Shipyard
The foundations of the economic development of Pula as traditionally the most developed economic center of the Istrian County began with shipbuilding. With its shipyard Uljanik, the Pula shipbuilding industry is today not far known on the world shipbuilding market.
Production activities in Pula are diverse, from the production of cement, glass, to the food and textile industry. Service activities in construction, tourism, trade and transport services have also been developed.
Tourism
Apart from the monuments, the natural beauty of the Pula surroundings and the Adriatic Sea have made the city an internationally popular summer holiday destination. The nearby pearl is the Brijuni National Park, which was visited by many world leaders while it was still the summer residence of the Yugoslav statesman Josip Broz. Among the arable fields and along the coast of several surrounding fishing and agricultural settlements lie the buried remains of Roman villas and temples. In the waters along the coast it is possible to fish, dive to the wreckage of ancient Roman galleys and warships from the First World War or swim on the preserved beaches.
Pula is the final point of the EuroVelo 9 cycling route from Gdansk on the Baltic Sea through Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovenia and Croatia. Dinosaur footprints can also be seen on the coast around Pula.
| One way | Round trip | |
|---|---|---|
| Van transport Belgrade - Pula | 70 EUR | 135 EUR |
