Pulla Croatia,
Thats St Anthony's church in the distance.
Pulla castle (Kastel)
Gradinski uspon 10, 52100, Pula, Croatia
French-style defensive fortress built by the Venetians in the 1600s, with views of the city & bay.
built in the period 1630-1633.
Stones from the old Roman amphitheater were used in its construction
Today it houses the historical and Maritime Museum of Istria.
..This small Roman Theatre from the 1st century was erected on the slope by the castle.
Istria, Croatia
It could hold between 4 - 5 thousand spectators.
Pulla's ampitheatre is really impressive
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The Pula Arena is a Roman amphitheatre located in Pula, Croatia. It is the only remaining Roman amphitheatre to still have its four side towers entirely preserved. Built between 27 BC and AD 68, it is among the world's six largest surviving Roman arenas.
Able to accommodate approximately 20,000 spectators, Pula Arena would have played host to gladiatorial battles under the Romans and tournaments of knights in medieval times
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