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This underground tunnel system built during World War I offers a fascinating glimpse into Pula's military history.

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Beneath the historic streets of Pula lies Zerostrasse, a network of tunnels that were built during World War I to shelter the city’s residents from air raids. These cool, echoing corridors once served as a wartime refuge, and today they invite visitors to explore a hidden world below the Roman amphitheater. Not just a passage through history, Zerostrasse also connects to Pula Castle—visitors can take an elevator from the tunnels straight up to the hilltop fortress, where stunning panoramic views of the city await.

 

 

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Zerostrasse is open October to April from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and May to September from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Guides may be booked by calling the telephone number +385 52 211 566 or via e-mail at tickets@ppmi.hr. 

 

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