Pula Arena

The Pula Arena, located in the coastal city of Pula, is one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world — and the only one with all four side towers still intact. Built in the 1st century AD during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, the same period as the Colosseum in Rome, it once hosted gladiator fights and public spectacles.

Constructed entirely of local limestone, the arena could hold up to 20,000 spectators and was an important civic space in Roman times. Its elliptical shape and sophisticated underground chambers reflect the engineering brilliance of the Roman Empire.

Today, the Pula Arena is still in use — not for battles, but for concerts, film festivals, and cultural events. It stands as a living connection between antiquity and the modern world, symbolizing continuity through adaptation.

In this activity, students will recreate the Pula Arena and explore how ancient architecture was designed for both function and spectacle — and how it continues to inspire awe centuries later.

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