Legendary
Sight
Pula Arena
One of the world's best-preserved Roman amphitheatres.
Photo: Olgierd Rudak / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Roman Floor Mosaic
A 3rd-century mosaic hidden in a sunken courtyard.
Sight Hidden gem
Photo: Ralfhesse / CC BY-SA 4.0
Why it is worth your time
Tucked below street level behind an apartment block, this large 3rd-century Roman floor mosaic was uncovered by WWII bombing. Its central panel shows the punishment of Dirce, tied to a bull by the sons of Antiope: a scene from Greek myth, laid in tiny stone tesserae and free to admire through the railings at any hour.
Croatia Atlas tip
It's behind the buildings off the main street and open-air: come any time, day or night, for free.
More places in Pula
A small next-step selection from the same city.
Legendary
Activity
Brijuni National Park
Tito's island paradise of dinosaurs and safari.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
Hidden gem
Activity
Zerostrasse
A cool maze of WWI tunnels beneath the city hill.
Photo: Psittacuso / CC BY-SA 4.0
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