Pula Arena

The Amphitheatre in Pula, better known as the Pula Arena, is a Roman amphitheatre located in Pula, Istria, Croatia [1]. Originally built outside the city walls, the arena once accommodated up to 23,000 spectators and served as the main venue for gladiatorial contests, animal hunts, and other forms of public entertainment typical of the Roman Empire [1]. The structure is built from local limestone and measures approximately 132 by 105 metres [1]. It features a complex system of subterranean passages, gates, and towers that were once used to manage performers, animals, and stage machinery [1]. After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, the amphitheatre gradually lost its original function and was used for various purposes, including as a fortress, quarry, and pasture ground [1]. The amphitheater is located 200 meters northeast of the city walls of Pula, in accordance with the Roman land division network [1].