I have been to Pula a number of times (I have family there) and it is amazing to me that the arena there (or the amphitheatre) is not more reknown. It is classic Roman architecture that is really impressive. The Arena in Pual is the ONLY remaining Roman amphitheatre to have four side towers and all three Roman architectural orders entirely preserved. You would think the one in Italy would be better preserved, but that's not true. The one is Pula is much better. The Pula amphitheatre is the sixth largest surviving Roman arena, among 200 other Roman amphitheathres that are in the world today. In Croatia it represents the best preserved ancient monument.
Besides looking at it as a unique ancient architectural structure, another tourist attraction about the arena is that the Pula Film Festival is held there annually and has been since 1954. In the beginning it was known as the Festival of Yugoslav Film but it quickly became the most important national film festival in SFR Yugoslavia, and over the years it has gained considerable international recognition.
Although Pula's arena is a sight not to be missed on any tourist agenda (especially during the film festival), Pula is situated right on the Adriatic Sea. The views are beautiful and swimming in the gorgeous clear turquoise sea is really splendid.
If you are planning a trip to Croatia or thereabouts, Pula would be well worth your time to visit.
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