Due largely to its university town status, Pula (Pola) is known as a lively community with many great restaurants, hotels, and cultural events. A popular destination for day trippers, the city's main attractions are its Roman ruins, in particular the superb Pula Amphitheater.
One of the largest of its kind, Pula Amphitheater was built by Emperor Vespasian in the first century at around the same time as the Colosseum in Rome.
Capable of seating more than 20,000 spectators, the amphitheater's arena was used for gladiator fights and later for jousting tournaments.
