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Roman Pula

Walk the 2,000-year-old core

8 stops · Pula

Pula was Pietas Julia, a Roman colony that left an arena, a temple and a triumphal arch standing among the cafes. Following them from the amphitheatre down to the forum, you've traced two thousand years of a city built on the same stones.

Photo: Olgierd Rudak / CC BY-SA 4.0

  1. 1
    Pula Arena
    Sight Legendary

    Pula Arena

    One of the world's best-preserved Roman amphitheatres.

  2. 2
    Temple of Augustus
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    Temple of Augustus

    A graceful Roman temple on the ancient forum.

  3. 3
    Roman Forum
    Sight

    Roman Forum

    The city's main square since Roman times.

  4. 4
    Arch of the Sergii
    Sight

    Arch of the Sergii

    A 2,000-year-old triumphal arch, the gateway to the old town.

  5. 5
    Twin Gates
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    Twin Gates

    A twin-arched Roman gate beside the city's hidden quarter.

  6. 6
    Cathedral of the Assumption
    Sight

    Cathedral of the Assumption

    A 5th-century basilica rebuilt over fifteen centuries.

  7. 7
    Gate of Hercules
    Sight Hidden gem

    Gate of Hercules

    Pula's oldest Roman monument, hiding in plain sight.

  8. 8
    Roman Floor Mosaic
    Sight Hidden gem

    Roman Floor Mosaic

    A 3rd-century mosaic hidden in a sunken courtyard.

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