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Monastery and Church of St. Francis

Castropola, Pula Croatia
785390 13.852041 44.867490999999994
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The Monastery and Church of St. Francis in Pula, Croatia, dates back to the 14th century, dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi. The church, constructed in 1314, blends late Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles. It provides a tranquil atmosphere for reflection and houses remnants of Roman architecture, including a mosaic floor. The monastery's courtyard is a notable feature, frequently populated by tortoises, offering a unique and serene experience for visitors. It's a working monastery, and the church is still used for services.

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NadineNaumann
Pula
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It was one the greatest experiences we had. We loved the place and more than the place the people were simply amazing. The hospitality and the warmth provided to us was beyond expectation and we are forever grateful.

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JimLindgren
Pula
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While making our itinerary, we included this place towards the end and thought that incase we are behind time, we will skip it. But thank God, we didn’t because it was one of the greatest places to visit. Easily accessible, conveniently located, gorgeous location and the easy navigation for the entire tour of this place made it much more fun and enjoyable. I will suggest everyone to please visit this place.

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SadeHossi
Pula
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The cathedral is hundreds of years old and has a magnificent architecture. The murals and the walls are simply stunning. We got a chance to witness the prayer ceremony and it was divine. Do visit this place and do enjoy it.

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RobertLFrench
Pula
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If you are visiting this [sight.name], this particular place should not be missed since it is the most iconic location and attraction. It is an interesting place which reflects a lot of the native culture and about the people of this city. It is beautiful and has a stunning location.

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ElisabethHakkinen
Pula
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There was nothing special about this speciality hotel and it was such a disappointment. The place was literally in ruins and it pinches me to see all my money goes to waste. The rooms were really dirty and unkept and the service was pathetic. I won’t recommend this to anyone and it was the worst experience.

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AstaCSchou
Pula
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Our visit to this[sight.name] was a nice and calming experience.Our guide was really great and made sure to keep sharing all the relevant information with us. The place is majestic and brings in so much peace and quiet within you.. We went to this amazing place and loved the view and the scenery. The place was really crowded as it is one of the most famous tourist attractions but you need to look out for pickpockets here because apparently a lot can happen here if you don’t pay much attention.

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LeandroOberg
Pula
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This place is filled with tourist attractions so you have a lot of options for sightseeing. We made a list of places we wanted to see and missed out on a few museums and other places. Overall we really liked the city and the places here and it was an amazing vacation with the family.

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RobinSkovly
Pula
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Our visit to this place was amazing. It is so beautiful here and scenery and the views are just WOW.. we were in awe with the sheer beauty of this place. The scenic views are just gorgeous here and don’t forget to check out the sunsets which are just stunning and so pretty.

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TeiganMcKay
Pula
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While making our itinerary, we included this place towards the end and thought that incase we are behind time, we will skip it. But thank God, we didn’t because it was one of the greatest places to visit. Easily accessible, conveniently located, gorgeous location and the easy navigation for the entire tour of this place made it much more fun and enjoyable. I will suggest everyone to please visit this place.

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HeleneOlsen
Pula
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This is a beautiful city which is so nice to visit. The location here is stunning and the views are beautiful. The city is blessed with a lot of ancient buildings and historic places which makes this place really beautiful and nice to go around. We really enjoyed this city and will definitely come back again.

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VannaMagnusson
Pula
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Our visit to this[sight.name] was a nice and calming experience.Our guide was really great and made sure to keep sharing all the relevant information with us. The place is majestic and brings in so much peace and quiet within you.

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IvanaOpletalova
Pula
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The cathedral is hundreds of years old and has a magnificent architecture. The murals and the walls are simply stunning. We got a chance to witness the prayer ceremony and it was divine. Do visit this place and do enjoy it.

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MargaritaJOlmos
Pula
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There was nothing special about this speciality hotel and it was such a disappointment. The place was literally in ruins and it pinches me to see all my money goes to waste. The rooms were really dirty and unkept and the service was pathetic. I won’t recommend this to anyone and it was the worst experience.

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HollyWeld
Pula
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If you are visiting this [sight.name], this particular place should not be missed since it is the most iconic location and attraction. It is an interesting place which reflects a lot of the native culture and about the people of this city. It is beautiful and has a stunning location.

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TomPohjonen
Pula
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This place is filled with tourist attractions so you have a lot of options for sightseeing. We made a list of places we wanted to see and missed out on a few museums and other places. Overall we really liked the city and the places here and it was an amazing vacation with the family.

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ZoeKoltsova
Pula
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Our visit to this[sight.name] was a nice and calming experience.Our guide was really great and made sure to keep sharing all the relevant information with us. The place is majestic and brings in so much peace and quiet within you.. We went to this amazing place and loved the view and the scenery. The place was really crowded as it is one of the most famous tourist attractions but you need to look out for pickpockets here because apparently a lot can happen here if you don’t pay much attention.

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PhillippEhrlichmann
Pula
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While making our itinerary, we included this place towards the end and thought that incase we are behind time, we will skip it. But thank God, we didn’t because it was one of the greatest places to visit. Easily accessible, conveniently located, gorgeous location and the easy navigation for the entire tour of this place made it much more fun and enjoyable. I will suggest everyone to please visit this place.

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ChappellLamontagne
Pula
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This is a beautiful city which is so nice to visit. The location here is stunning and the views are beautiful. The city is blessed with a lot of ancient buildings and historic places which makes this place really beautiful and nice to go around. We really enjoyed this city and will definitely come back again.

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DouglasKelly
Pula
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Our visit to this place was amazing. It is so beautiful here and scenery and the views are just WOW.. we were in awe with the sheer beauty of this place. The scenic views are just gorgeous here and don’t forget to check out the sunsets which are just stunning and so pretty.

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GeorginaGray
Pula
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Our visit to this[sight.name] was a nice and calming experience.Our guide was really great and made sure to keep sharing all the relevant information with us. The place is majestic and brings in so much peace and quiet within you.

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