For more than a century, the remains of one of the most famous ships of the Austro-Hungarian Navy, SMS Viribus Unitis, have rested on the seabed of Pula Harbour. The battleship was sunk on 1 November 1918. Today, its wreck…
From 27 to 29 August, as part of the “Living Images of Austro-Hungarian Pula” event, all visitors can enjoy 50% off admission to the Gallerion Maritime Collection. Visit us at Riva 12 and discover Pula’s maritime history through objects, documents,…
The poem “Tegetthoff” was composed immediately after the death of Admiral Wilhelm von Tegetthoff, one of the most important commanders of the Austrian Navy of the 19th century. It was written on April 8, 1871, the day after the admiral’s…
In the year of the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Vis, one of the most significant naval conflicts of the 19th century, on Monday, July 20, 2026, we are opening an exhibition that takes you to the heart of…
The transport and expedition ship Pola was built in Pula in 1871. It first gained its scientific and research reputation in 1882, when it participated in an expedition to the island of Jan Mayen as part of the first international…
