The historic Roman Arena was built in the first century AD and still dominates Pula's skyline today.  It is the third largest outside Italy. 

Roman ruins, ancient monuments and soaring church spires - Pula's skyline boasts a wealth of architectural gems, including the iconic belltower of the Church of St. Francis, next to the Amphitheatre.

The Amphitheatre was built under the reign of Emperor Vespasian, who was also responsible for the construction of the Colosseum in Rome.

This magnificent Roman temple dedicated to the goddess Roma and the Emperor Augustus was completely destroyed in 1945 by a bomb. It was rebuilt in 1947 and now houses a collection of ancient brass and stone sculptures.

Joyce arrived in Pula in October 1904. During his time here he worked as a professor of English at the Berlitz School. You can find his statue on the Portarata Square, outside Uliks coffee shop.

Sun-soaked, secluded and fringed by golden sands and azure waters, Pula's shoreline is surprisingly sublime.

Istria is famous not only for its wine - it also has some of the best beaches in the Adriatic, easily reachable from Pula.

This sheltered, temperate archipelago was once home to dinosaurs and is now inhabited by wild native species including deer and buzzards, as well as imported animals like zebra and Indian elephants, housed in the Safari Park.

The entrance to the famous Fort Punta Christo, which leads to a network of tunnels, caves and mini amphitheatres with superb acoustics and atmosphere. 

One of Europe's premier dance festivals, Outlook makes full use of an impressive array of landscapes and settings, from caves to boats.

In addition to the Fort and the Dock, The Clearing makes up the third significant area of the festival, and plays home to a vast range of arts, crafts and visual delights.

Forget beach parties alone - Outlook is a festival with a difference. Some of the most exciting action takes place on the water on giant boats in tranquil bays and waterways.