Historic Ruins & Forts
This collection showcases the diverse history of the Medulin peninsula, ranging from Cretaceous-era dinosaur footprints preserved in limestone to the remnants of the Austro-Hungarian 'Festung Pola' defense system. The list includes 19th-century coastal fortifications like Fort Turtian and Fort Castiun, alongside specialized military structures such as the 42cm Howitzer battery and its associated engine house. These sites offer a glimpse into both prehistoric natural history and the strategic naval importance of the Istrian coast during the late Austro-Hungarian Empire.
A Dinosaur Footprints
Fossilized footprints from the Cretaceous period located on the rocky coastline of the Kamenjak Peninsula.
B Fort Turtian
A circular Austro-Hungarian fortification built in the late 19th century as part of the Pula coastal defense system.
Bunker
Concrete military ruins, likely serving as a coastal observation post or defensive position.
Bett
Concrete gun emplacement or platform designed to support heavy artillery within a coastal battery.
42cm Haubitzbatterie
Remains of a heavy artillery battery designed to house 42cm M.14/16 howitzers for the defense of the Austro-Hungarian naval base.
Gomilla Maschinenhaus
The former engine house used to power the nearby Gomilla battery and its associated military infrastructure.
Fort Castiun
Part of the outer ring of the Pula fortification system, featuring defensive walls and barracks from the Austro-Hungarian era.
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