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The Arena in Pula

Pula, Croatia
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Ranked #1 of 17 attractions in Pula
Type: Ancient Ruins, Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Description: The Arena in Pula is a 1st century Roman amphitheatre. The arena is the 6th largest in the world.
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Rochester, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Amazingly preserved and a must see if you're in the area. There isn't much else I can say about this attraction that hasn't already been said in previous reviews, so I'll divert off to a warning. (Spring 2013) Pula is undergoing major works to the town and the major roads and look as if they will be ongoing for some... More

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Zagreb, Croatia
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6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

An old ancient Romans amphiteatre, around 2000 years old,large and kind of scary. It's city's most remarkable building,so you cant miss it,althought you might have some problems with parking, like everywhere in the city. Arena is well preserved, and its still in use for concerts, etc. It took some time to take a tour around,as it is large,but iot's worth.... More

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Zagreb, Croatia
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5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

It's a must see when in Pula but it might not be worth paying the entrance fee as you'll have a better view from the outside.

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London, United Kingdom
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8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 76 cities Reviews in 76 cities
135 helpful votes 135 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Almost two thousand years old, this is a truly impressive sight, one you should not miss when in Pula. It is among the six largest surviving Roman arenas in the world. Still used nowadays, must be amazing to be there for one of the concerts.

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Barrowford, United Kingdom
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7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Stunning amphitheatre which is still in use today. It is quite large and takes some walking around in the heat. The acoustics are wonderful ( i know because i tried them). Parking is difficult in Pula and we saw a mercedes being lifted outside Mcdonalds and there didn't seem to be any "no parking" signs in any language. That said,... More

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Frankfurt
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68 reviews 68 reviews
23 attraction reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

This was the best thing we saw in Pula (though based on the rest of the town, this is not the high praise it might seem - an afternoon in Pula was more than enough time). It is interesting to see, especially if Roman architecture is something zoo enjoy. It is well preserved, and it would be great to be... More

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Hohenfels
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

What a beautiful and comfortable experience! It was just great to see, I'm excited to see the one in Rome. They said this is the most well preserved Arena left. It was nice.

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Kaltenbrunn, Germany
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24 attraction reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

So cool to be able to walk around in and just take in the ancient site! We really loved the way the arena has been preserved.

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Zrenjanin
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95 attraction reviews
Reviews in 64 cities Reviews in 64 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

CITY PULA WITH ARENA IN PICTURE TIMES By Zoran Slavic At the very tip of the peninsula Istria, region of Croatia, which penetrates deeply into the Adriatic Sea, a long time ago there city Pula. Moreover, almost at the highest point of this challenging coastal town of Pula, in ancient times, was built Arena. The mighty Roman Colosseum. During many... More

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Manchester, Connecticut
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5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

I took a side trip in Opatija, Croatia, to see Pula, a Greek amphitheatre that is the world's 6th largest, but the best preserved, most likely because it wasn't convenient for plunderers to reach. You may go on your own and look; but I recommend a trained guide who speaks with such color and emotion that a visitor can "hear"... More

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