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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.

Historic Ruins & Forts — 地图

konjar.luka / CC-BY-SA

A

Dinosaur Footprints

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

Juraj1884 / CC BY-SA 4.0

B

Fort Turtian

A circular Austro-Hungarian fortification built in the late 19th century as part of the Pula coastal defense system.

C

Bunker

Concrete military ruins, likely serving as a coastal observation post or defensive position.

D

Bett

Concrete gun emplacement or platform designed to support heavy artillery within a coastal battery.

E

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.

F

Gomilla Maschinenhaus

The former engine house used to power the nearby Gomilla battery and its associated military infrastructure.

G

Fort Castiun

Part of the outer ring of the Pula fortification system, featuring defensive walls and barracks from the Austro-Hungarian era.