Pula Arena
Pulska Arena
One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world, with all four side towers still standing. It hosts a film festival in summer.
The arena was built in the 1st century AD and seats about 20,000 spectators. It is the sixth-largest surviving Roman amphitheater and the only one with all four of its side towers intact. Its outer wall, with three tiers of arches, is nearly complete. The basement displays ancient olive oil and wine production equipment. In summer, the venue hosts the Pula Film Festival, concerts and gladiator shows. Tickets cost about a dozen euros, and the site stays open until evening in peak season. It is about 35 km from Rovinj, roughly 40 minutes by car or bus.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–21:00 (summer); shorter in winter
Nearby sights
- Pula Castle (Kaštel)
- Arch of the Sergii
- Temple of Augustus & Forum, Pula
- Lighting Giants, Uljanik Shipyard
- Aquarium Pula
- Brijuni National Park
- Cape Kamenjak
- Bale