Pula-Pola

Pula has numerous monuments, from the Roman amphitheatre and the Augustus Temple to Austo-Hungarian forts and villas.

Pula has become a synonym for the gladiators’ Arena, a large 1st century Roman amphitheatre. The temple of Augustus located on the Forum, several town gates, and the remains of a theatre also date from Roman times. The 19th century fortifications bear witness to the significance of Pula as the most important port of the Austrian-Hungarian navy. Fortresses, underground tunnels, army barracks, a hospital, officers’ villas, a navy cemetery and many more structures have been preserved. The town has a number of galleries and museums, a theatre, a cinema, and a well-known film festival.