Temple of Augustus — Attraction in Grad Pula

🌟🌟🌟 The Temple of Augustus is a beautiful slice of Roman history nestled right in the heart of Pula’s old town. It’s incredibly well-preserved considering it dates back to the 1st century BC, and the architecture is truly impressive—especially the Corinthian columns that still stand tall and proud. You can really feel the weight of history here.

The temple sits in a charming square that’s perfect for photos and people-watching, with cafés nearby where you can relax and take in the view. Inside, there’s a small but interesting museum with Roman artifacts and sculptures, which adds context to the site’s significance.

The only reason I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that the interior exhibition is quite limited, and the entry fee, while modest, might feel a bit steep for how quickly you can get through it. Still, it’s absolutely worth a visit if you’re in Pula—especially for history lovers or anyone interested in ancient architecture.

A peaceful, atmospheric stop that offers a glimpse into the grandeur of Roman civilization. Don’t miss it if you’re...

A cool slice of history in the most unexpected of places. Pula is an odd one. As you drive in you see the soviet style concrete apartment blocks yet the further you get into the town, it comes alive with Roman history. With a water front filled with small fishing vessels and huge commercial infrastructure it's a blend of new ventures, a difficult recent past and ancient history. The temple sits slap bang in the middle of the older parts of the town near the sea front surrounded by cafes and restaurants. The area is a nice place to take a break from the heat as it's mainly in the shade but be prepared for "Americans" with suspiciously strong European accents pushing books of motivational quotes. The one guy who approached us "Todd" was particularly irritating. My advice? Don't ignore them as they're persistent, just say no...

Beautiful, well-preserved and historically significant Roman temple, dedicted to first roman emperor Augustus. This temple is for sure one of the "must see things" in Pula. Built between 27 BC and AD 14, together with the (few minutes walk away) Amphitheater and a number of other Roman buildings, completes the Roman history of Pula as one of the intersecction of and old civilisations. Acces to building is easy as it is located on an old square. Suitable for people with mobility difficulties. Also there is some bars and pastry shops so you can drink some coffe or other beverages, taste some pastry and enjpy in view on this historical monument. In front of the temple is excellent possition for makong some photos,...