Pula

Pula belonged to province of Nezakzium, the main fortress and the capital of Histrians until the arrival of Roman legions. After the fall of Nezakzium in 177 BC Pula developed under Roman rule and became one of the richest settlements of the Empire. Reigns of the Byzantine Empire, the Franks, the patriarch of Aquileia, the Venetian Republic, Napoleon and Austro-Hungarian Empire all left their mark on the city architecture. Without any doubt, here you will see evidence of majestic Roman history: the amphitheater (so called Arena), the Triumphal Arch of Sergius, the Temple of Augustus, the Gate of Hercules, Porta Gemina and many other. The most important monument is the amphitheater dating from the 1st century AD, in which the gladiator fights were organized. It is the sixth largest amphitheater in the world which offered space for 20,000 spectators. Today, the Arena presents itself as a stage for concerts, operas, and the renowned Pula Film Festival.