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.

Dinosaur Footprints

Fossilized footprints from the Cretaceous period located on the rocky coastline of the Kamenjak Peninsula.

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.