Sights Istria, Croatia

Pula - the largest city in Istria, a large seaport and an international tourist center. Years Pula was a Roman colony, at the beginning of last century - the Austrian base and military port. There is a big sea port and an international tourist center. Poole has a rich cultural past, the city perfectly preserved ruins of Roman buildings, the most prominent among them - Amphitheater Arena (I in. BC. E.) Roman theater with a gate (II century. N. E.), The Roman walls, the Triumphal Sergievats Triomphe (Arch of Sergius, 27 BC. e.) and the Temple of Augustus.

A tourist complexes pools, stretching nearly 190 miles along the beautiful bays, the city created the glory of one of the best resorts in Europe.

The medieval town of Rovinj is a pearl of Istria. This title he got for a healthy environment and a well-preserved architectural monuments. Around the city lie 22 small islands, which are known as centers for beach recreation and nudism, and attach the coast is very picturesque. In summer, the city hosts many competitions and festivals, including the International regatta, the International Youth Festival of pop music, the International Festival of Photography, and many others that are very popular among tourists.

The north of Rovinj among the narrow fjord, is a cultural monument of world importance, and one of the centers of early Christianity - the city of Porec. The pride of the city - Basilica of St. Efraziusa with magnificent Byzantine mosaics. This cathedral, built in the VI. listed as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Porec - one of the few cities in the Mediterranean, where one can still see Roman character building of the city. 5 km from Poreč built tourist resort Zelena Laguna, one of the most beautiful and well-equipped tourist center, with numerous entertainment and sports facilities, tennis courts.

Opatija lies on the bay at the foot of the mountain, protecting the town from the winds, which creates a perfect microclimate around. The average temperature here is usually a few degrees higher than in surrounding areas, and parks grow exotic plants - camellias, magnolias and bamboo.

Between Opatija and Puloy is one of the newest resorts in Croatia - Rabac. The picturesque nature of the place created by the combination of small coves and pine forests, down from the mountains to the coast.

Ancient Umag is located near the border of Slovenia. Historic downtown buildings carefully preserved for centuries, built by Illyrians, Celts and Romans. A modern part of town known for passing this international tennis tournament Croatia Open.