Aquarium Pula
An aquarium set in a 19th-century Austro-Hungarian fortress at Veruda, showing Adriatic marine life. It also houses Croatia’s only sea turtle rescue center.
The aquarium is housed in the Veruda coastal fortress, built by Austria-Hungary in the 19th century. Dozens of tanks display Adriatic fish, starfish, octopuses and sharks. It also contains Croatia’s only sea turtle rescue center, where visitors can see loggerhead turtles in recovery. The fortress roof offers views over the bay. Admission is about ten-plus euros, suitable for families. It is on the Veruda peninsula south of Pula city center, about a 15-minute bus ride away.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–21:00 (summer); shorter in winter
Nearby sights
- Temple of Augustus & Forum, Pula
- Arch of the Sergii
- Pula Castle (Kaštel)
- Lighting Giants, Uljanik Shipyard
- Pula Arena
- Brijuni National Park
- Cape Kamenjak
- Bale