Tour of Istria - west coast

PULA

One of the main tourist attractions and the landmark of Pula is the Amphitheater. The capacity is 23.000, which places it on the sixth place of its kind in the world. Alongside

other Roman legacies, who founded their colony Pietas Luliain 177 B.C. , the Temple of Augustus, the Forum, the Hercules Door and Arch of the Sergii are all worth seeing.

It is also recommended to take a walk through the pedestrian area, which features many shops and the marketplace.

ROVINJ

The so-called Venice of Croatia, is a tourist pearl of Istrian western coast. The old town was built on the peninsula.

It’s characteristic narrow streets and Romanesque-Gothic style buildings, reveal the typical Mediterranean flair and invite to exploration.

The main monument is located at the highest point of the town- The Church of St. Euphemia with the bell-tower designed to resemble the one of St. Mark in Venice.

It is 62 meters high, which makes it one of the highest bell-towers in Istria.

POREČ

Visit this 2000 year old town, in which the layout ofthe Roman streets has remained unchanged until this day.

As you walk along the ancient Decumanus street, you will notice a lot of Gothic style villas from the 15th century. This street will take you to Euphrasian Basilica, the symbol of the town. It represents one of the main examples of Late Antiquity and Bizantine art in the Adria region. The original design from the 6th century has been preserved.

It has been a UNESCO world heritage site since 1997.

LUNCH OPTIONS:
Istrian specialties, beverages, music
Ham-cheese-wine tasting
Truffle tasting

All tours offer a possibility for a quick meal or extentive lunch: Konoba "Betiga" at Silvano (Barbariga), Konoba "Staver" at Milena (Krculi/Žminj) or Konoba "Bani" at Dule (Pazin)

All entrance fees are to be paid optionally

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