Ancient Roman amphitheater

The only surviving amphitheater in Pula has 4 towers and all three Roman architectural orders. In terms of its size, the amphitheater ranks 6th in the world among similar structures.

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Overview of Ancient Roman amphitheater

Pula Arena, Croatia

The Roman amphitheater was built in the 1st century AD and has been very well preserved to this day. 133 meters wide and 105 meters high are the overall dimensions of the structure. At the same time, it could accommodate more than 20,000 spectators. In the past, the arena was used for gladiatorial combat, which was banned in the 5th century by Emperor Honorius. Later, this area was used for trade and even grazing.

The local authorities and the cultural world community consider the Colosseum in Pula to be the greatest attraction of Croatia and its historical heritage, the object is often reconstructed and restoration work is carried out.

Roman Amphitheater in Croatia, Pula

The global reconstruction of the arena was carried out in the 19th century, designed by architect Pietro Nobile. The restoration work was carried out under the auspices of Emperor Franz I of Austria.

Nowadays, the Amphitheater is used for military parades and major official events and ceremonies. The local authorities value and protect the landmark very much. The Colosseum in Pula is one of those places that are definitely worth visiting after visiting Croatia.

Interesting facts

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Since 1954, the Amphitheater has been the venue for the annual film festival. The Golden Arena is the country's main film award. After the breakup of Yugoslavia, the festival was not held for several years, and since 1992 the tradition has been revived.

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At various times, such world stars as Andrea Bocelli, Luciano Pavarotti, Eros Ramazzotti, Elton John and other world celebrities performed on the stage of the Amphitheater in Pula.

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In 2003, a flash mob for "tying" a huge tie was held at the Pulkovo Arena. By the way, this accessory was invented by the Croatian military. The tie was 800 m long and it entered the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest in the world.

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Archaeologists have discovered artifacts on the territory of Pula, which confirm that people lived in this area during the Neolithic period.