Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
This walk is divided between Pula's two most interesting attractions: the Roman amphi-
theater and the circular Old Town. About an hour for each is plenty. More time can be spent
sipping coffee al fresco or dipping into museums.
• Begin at Pula's main landmark, its...
Amphitheater (Amiteatar)
Of the dozens of amphitheaters left around Europe and North Africa by Roman engineers,
Pula's is the sixth-largest (435 feet long and 345 feet wide) and one of the best-preserved
anywhere. This is the top place in Croatia to resurrect the age of the gladiators.
Cost and Hours:
40 kn, daily May-Sept 8:00-21:00—often later in July-Aug and for
special events, April 8:00-20:00, Oct 9:00-19:00, Nov-March 9:00-17:00. The 30-kn audi-
oguide, available at the kiosk inside, narrates 20 stops with 30 minutes of flat, basic data on
the structure.
Gladiator Shows:
About once each week in the summer, costumed gladiators re-enact
the glory days of the amphitheater in a show called
Spectacvla Antiqva
(60 kn, 1/week late
June-mid-Sept, details at
www.pulainfo.hr
).
