From May 22nd to 24th, the Arena in Pula will host a unique gala weekend dedicated to elite tourism, high gastronomy, and culture. Over three days, Pula becomes the stage for elite tourism—from the historic Arena and Kaštel to helicopter flights over the Istrian coast, fine dining, and cigars—while guests from the worlds of luxury, banking, diamonds, Swiss watches, cryptocurrencies, and gastronomy connect in the same city that proudly bears the title of "brother" to Sarajevo. Partners and sponsors have recognized this concept as more than just another event. Support is arriving from Geneva, Monaco, Switzerland, and Croatia from brands that live luxury daily: from prestigious hotels and caviar to champagne, car manufacturers, and hotel groups, whose participation sends a clear message—Pula and Istria are ready for the most demanding guests and the most powerful stories. "For us, it is an honor to be part of a project that connects cities, cultures, and people in such a refined way," the partners state, emphasizing that this is not just about one weekend but a vision for the future of elite tourism on the Adriatic. And as the final preparations are being completed, one thing is clear: the Lopar Gala Weekend will be a meeting of Sarajevo and Pula unlike any we have seen before, marked by cigars, top-tier gastronomy, and luxury under the signature of Sanja Lopar.
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Pula soon becomes a center of elite tourism: Sarajka Sanja Lopar organizes a gala weekend
Excitement is already palpable in Istria: Pula and Sarajevo, two sister cities, are symbolically meeting this spring at the glamorous Lopar Gala weekend, curated by Sanja Lopar, a Sarajevo native with addresses in Geneva and Pula, who is the first woman in Europe to have her own brand of Cuban cigars.

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