Pula Arena, Roman amphitheatre in Pula, Croatia
The stone amphitheatre features three stories facing the sea and two stories on the other sides, with 72 arches on the lower floors and 64 rectangular openings above.
The construction started under Emperor Augustus in 27 BC as a timber structure, evolved under Claudius into stone, and reached completion during Emperor Vespasian's reign in 79 AD.
The arena field, measuring 67 meters by 41 meters, hosted gladiator battles in Roman times and now serves as a venue for concerts, operas, and film festivals.
The amphitheatre accommodates 7,000 seated or 12,500 standing visitors and contains underground passages that display exhibitions about regional wine and olive production.
The Venetian Senate attempted to dismantle and relocate the entire structure to Venice in 1583, but local opposition prevented this plan from proceeding.
Location: Pula
Inception: 27 BCE
GPS coordinates: 44.87300,13.85000
Latest update: August 3, 2025 19:37
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