History
From an ancient villa to the Medulin harbour
Long before hotels and summer terraces, the Romans had already recognised the value of Medulin Bay. On the Vižula peninsula, they built a lavish villa with thermal baths, mosaics and its own harbour, which still testifies to how highly this bay was valued.
Over time, the splendour of the ancient residence faded, and Medulin turned to a simpler way of life. Generations of local people lived off fishing, agriculture and the sea, building the town around the harbour, stone houses and the Church of St. Agnes.
Medulin’s past and present meet just a few steps apart: walkers and cyclists pass by the remains of the Roman villa, while swimmers head into the very same bay that has drawn people here since antiquity.
TOP 5 HISTORICAL SITES
Pula Arena
Once the stage for gladiator contests, today it is one of the most spectacular settings for concerts and open-air film nights.
The Temple of Augustus in Pula
An impressive Roman sanctuary on the Pula Forum, dedicated to Emperor Augustus and the goddess Roma.
Archaeological Park Vižula
The remains of a Roman villa on a green peninsula where pines, paths and ancient heritage meet the sea.
Underwater Museum
In Medulin, you can dive into the past and explore the underwater remains of a Roman agricultural complex in Bijeca Bay.
Church of St. Agnes.
Shaping Medulin’s iconic skyline with its twin slender steeples, this landmark comes alive with classical music each summer.
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