Veliki Brijun

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Veliki Brijun is an uninhabited island in the Croatian part of the Adriatic Sea. It is located off the west coast of Istria in northern Adriatic and is the largest island in the Brijuni Islands archipelago. Like most of the archipelago, Veliki Brijun is part of the Brijuni National Park, established in 1983. ()

Alternative names: Area: 2.21 mi²Maximum elevation: 179 ftArchipelago: Brionian IslandsCoordinates: 44°54'55"N, 13°45'55"E

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Veliki Brijun – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pula Cathedral, Temple of Augustus, St. Spyridon Church, Malo rimsko kazalište.

4.9 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Pula Cathedral, Pula
126 min walk • The Pula Cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, stands as a testament to centuries of religious history in the heart of Pula, Croatia. This serene church, a dominant feature of the city's skyline, is a blend of...
4.9 miSE
Public square with stunning Roman temple
Temple of Augustus, Pula
125 min walk • The Temple of Augustus, located in the heart of Pula, Croatia, stands as a majestic testament to the grandeur of Roman architecture and the city's ancient past. This well-preserved Roman temple, dedicated to the first Roman emperor, Augustus, was constructed between 2...
3 miNE
Church
St. Spyridon Church, Brijuni
76 min walk • The Saint Spyridon Church is a Serbian Orthodox church in Peroj, Istria, Croatia. The permission to build an Eastern Orthodox church in Peroj was granted by the Republic of Venice in 1788, 130 years after the initial settlement of the local Orthodox community.
5.1 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Historical place
Malo rimsko kazalište, Pula
130 min walk • The small Roman Theater in Pula was probably built in the 1st century on the eastern slope of the Pula hill at the foot of the old castrum. It has occupied a significantly larger space than that is visible today, because...
5 miSE
44°52'13"N • 13°50'44"E
Kaštel, Pula
128 min walk • Forts and castles, History museum, Historical place
5 miSE
44°52'21"N • 13°50'51"E
Tito's Park, Pula
128 min walk • Park
2.2 miE
Town
Fažana
56 min walk • One of the main attractions in Fažana is its stunning beaches. Visitors can bask in the sun on the pristine shores, take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear waters, or partake in various water sports activities. The beautiful coastline also provides an ideal setting...
5 miSE
44°52'20"N • 13°50'48"E
Gradska knjižnica i čitaonica Pula, Pula
127 min walk • Library
5 miSE
44°52'22"N • 13°50'50"E
Borcima narodnooslobodilačke borbe i žrtvama fašizma 1941-1945, Pula
127 min walk • Memorial
5 miSE
44°52'21"N • 13°50'50"E
Josip Broz Tito, Pula
127 min walk • Memorial
5 miSE
44°52'21"N • 13°50'50"E
Olga Ban, Pula
127 min walk • Memorial