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The 6th largest surviving Roman amphitheatre. Towering over the nearby buildings, this huge structure was barely saved from destruction several times, mostly by various Venetians who intended to rebuild it in Venice stone-by-stone to demonstrate the might of the Venetian Empire. Many stones were taken to build houses and other structures around Pula, but fortunately this practice was stopped before the whole structure was destroyed. Entry gives you access to wander the inside and visit the caverns beneath. The audio tour is worthwhile, as there is little interpretive signage.
The Amphitheatre in Pula, better known as the Pula Arena, is a Roman amphitheatre located in Pula, Istria, Croatia. Constructed between 27 BC and AD 14, during the reign of Augustus and later expanded under Vespasian, the arena is one of the best-preserved ancient Roman amphitheatres in the world and the only remaining example to retain its entire circular wall structure. Originally built outside the city walls, the arena once accommodated up to 23,000 spectators and served as the main venue for gladiatorial contests, animal hunts, and other forms of public entertainment typical of the Roman Empire.
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Kuća istarskog maslinovog ulja
Exhibits on the history of Istrian olive oil and production methods. Ticket includes a tasting with a brief lesson, more in-depth tastings also offered.
The Forum is the main square in the centre of the city, built on the site of the ancient Roman forum. On the square there is a city hall built in the 10th century (parts of an old temple were used for the building as it can be seen on the rear side of the hall) and the Temple of Augustus, from the first century.