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Farewell to Pula and Zadar

We really enjoyed our stays in both Pula and Zadar.  They are in distinctly different regions of Croatia and have a very different character.  Pula is in Istria which has a very Venetian character.  We found a large number of interesting ancient Roman sites to visit.  Zadar is part of the Dalmatian Coast.  It has more of a Mediterranean character with the beautiful crystal clear blue waters of the Adriatic.  When compared to Zagreb, the capital city, expenses in these two cities are much higher.  This pertains not just to the restaurants, where you can easily pay twice what you would in Zagreb, but also to lodgings and grocery stores.  In spite of the fact that these are tourist destinations very few shops/restaurants/museums accept credit cards.  That’s unheard of in our experience.

Here’s our must do list for Pula…

  • Tour the Roman Amphitheater (Arena).  The sixth largest in the world.
  • See Temple of Augustus.  It dates from the first century BC.
  • Visit Pula Aquarium.  A wonderful aquarium set in a 19th century fortress.
  • See The Arch of the Sergii.  One of the original gates to the city.
  • Find the Roman Floor Mosaic.  It’s in the back of a parking lot.
  • Explore the Small Roman Theater.  There’s no fee to see it.
  • Visit the Castle.  See the Maritime Museum.
  • Visit the Church/Monastery of Saint Francis.  Visit the lovely cloister.
  • See the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
  • Watch the Lighting Giants.  Visit the shipyard at night.
  • Do a day trip to Ravinj.  It’s almost like going to Venice.
  • Have coffee with James Joyce at Uliks.  He taught English at that location for a year.
  • Go to the market.  Get fresh produce and fish.  The prices are reasonable.
  • Enjoy some truffles.  They’re a speciality of the area.

(Pula Amphitheater)

Here’s our must do list for Zadar…

  • Hear the Sea Organ.  It’s a great place to watch the boats too.
  • Visit Saint Donatus’ Church.  It’s the oldest church in Croatia and is near the old Roman Forum.
  • Visit the Cathedral of Saint Anastasia.  You can climb the bell tower.
  • See Saint Simeon’s Church.  See the UNESCO protected chest.
  • Visit the Museum of Religious Art.  It’s housed in a Benedictine Convent.
  • Walk the perimeter of the Old Town.  See the ancient walls and gates.
  • Have a glass of Maraschino Liqueur.  It’s made with local Maraska cherries in Zadar.

(Sailboats on the Adriatic)

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