Pula

Croatia / Istria / Pula

One of the main sights and at the same time the landmark of the city is the amphitheater Pula, which was built under Emperor Augustus and expanded under Emperor Vespasian. Measuring 133 meters × 105 meters, it could seat about 23,000 people, making it one of the largest amphitheaters built by the Romans. The façade, which has been largely preserved up to the original height of 32.5 meters, is also Augustan according to a more recent opinion.

Another well-preserved Roman monument is the Arch of the Sergians, built between 29 and 27 BC to commemorate Octavian's victory at the Battle of Actium. Also worth seeing are the Temple of Augustus (2 BC to 14 AD) and the Archaeological Museum of Istria (AMI) with the double gate Porta Gemina as access to the main building of the museum.

Right in the center, not far from the Arch of the Sergians, is the city market of Pula. The market hall, a former train station built in 1903, the marketplace with agricultural products and countless cafes and restaurants with local and international cuisine.