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The
Arena or Amphitheatre - the building where in ancient Rome gladiatorial
fights were held - was built in the 1st century AD during the
reign of the Emperor Vespasian, at the same time as the Colosseum in
Rome.
It is oval in shape, about
130 meters long and about 100 meters wide. In the middle there is an even
part - the arena, while the spectators could sit on the stone
stairs-benches or stand in the gallery. It is believed the Amphitheatre
could seat 20.000 spectators.
In
ancient and medieval times walls surrounded the whole town and the passage
was made possible by ten gates. The walls had become old and unnecessary
so they were pulled down at the beginning of the 19th century. Parts of
the walls have been preserved between the Twin Gate and the square
Giardini. The Twin Gate, thus called because of the two arches through
which you enter the inner garden which was once the entrance to the same
city, was constructed between the 2nd and 3rd
century. It leads to the Archaeological Museum and the Castle.
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The
city of Pula represents a very fine combination of the old and modern city
where many famous writers and composers have found inspiration for their
masterpieces. Many cultural and historical monuments dominate its panorama
and represent today the unique setting of various cultural and artistic
events. Tourist facilities are located outside the town in woods close to
the sea. Beaches stretch along 100 km of beautifully and indented coast.
Actually,
the city palace is Romanesque-Gothic- Renaissance, built on the remains of
a Roman temple of the goddess Diana, which speaks most eloquently of the
passage of time and changing influences. Many famous artists of their time
visited Pula and left traces of the town in their work, to name the most
famous: Michelangelo and Dante.
