Pula Arena: ancient Roman amphitheater
One of the most significant and impressive Roman monuments outside of Italy stands in Pula as a testament to the architectural skills of the ancient Romans. The Pula Colosseum, also known as the Pula Arena, is a well-preserved ancient Roman amphitheater and is the only one in Croatia.
Pula Arena, Photo: Joseph Caristena /Pixabay
The construction of the arena began during the reign of Emperor Augustus in the 1st century AD and was completed under Emperor Vespasian. It was used for gladiatorial fights and other public spectacles, such as animal battles, and theatrical performances. It had a seating capacity of around 23,000 spectators and was divided into different sections based on social class.
The amphitheater is elliptical in shape and is built from local limestone. It is 133 meters long and 105 meters wide, and about 32 meters tall.
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Today, Pula Arena is one of the best-preserved ancient amphitheaters in the world and is being used for all sorts of events such as concerts and festivals, of which the most famous one is the Pula Film Festival. If you visit Pula Arena over the summer months, you can watch gladiator fights as part of the program Spectacvla Antiqva.
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