Connect the amphitheatre to the Forum, Temple of Augustus, arches, gates and theatre of the ancient city.
The Arena is only the beginning
Pula’s Roman heritage works best as a connected urban story. The amphitheatre sat outside the ancient city walls, while the Forum, temples, gates and theatre belonged to the civic core. Walking between them makes the ancient city easier to understand.
Temple of Augustus
The Temple of Augustus stands on the Forum and dates from the Augustan period, between approximately 2 BC and AD 14 according to Visit Pula. Its survival makes the Forum one of the most important stops after the Arena.
Arch of the Sergii and city gates
The Arch of the Sergii dates to the late first century BC and once stood by the Golden Gate. The Twin Gate and Hercules Gate preserve other fragments of the ancient approach into the city.
Small Roman Theatre
The Small Roman Theatre adds another kind of public building to the route. Together with the Arena, it helps distinguish theatrical performance spaces from the larger amphitheatre built for mass spectacle.