Fort Punta Christo

Pula, Croatia

Fort Punta Christo was built at the end of the 19th century by the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy to defend City of Pula, their main naval port. Situated on a small peninsula at 45 meters above sea level, Fort Punta Christo offers a breathtaking view of the entrance to the Bay of Pula, its breakwater, as well to National Park Islands Brijuni on the other side. The fortress is surrounded by a deep ditch and there are three entrances leading to the fort. Inside the fort are three courtyards through which you can enter the underground areas of this magnificent structure. The fortress has as many as 270 spaces, covering an area of over 10,000 m2.

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Pula, Croatia

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Founded: 19th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Croatia

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www.fortpuntachristo.net

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Kirill Alexeev (2 years ago)
Nothing special just an old fort, entrance 3 euro, you have a bar inside. Only cash no cards. Different evenement's happens there, like music festivals or the rave party's.

Ian Wiebkin (2 years ago)
I would probably give it a five star rating if we could have got in! It's only open eight days in the height of the season. The Facebook page (no website ?!) gives no indication of the days it's open. It seems it's more of an event location than a historic monument. Just rock up, and be prepared to be disappointed...

Srdjan Chanich (4 years ago)
Beautiful fort in Pula area. With one of the best views

mirka amrit (4 years ago)
Very interesting,though it is a ruin it offers beautiful views.

Filippo Merlini Cantatore (4 years ago)
Its always closed, they have the working hours in the front, but imagine this you walk all the way up there from hidrobaza just to find out it’s closed, and also how can it be closed on a monday in the morning in the middle of summer?

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