About Pula - Arena & Roman Heritage
One of six largest surviving Roman amphitheaters - only one with all four side towers. Built 27BC-68AD, held 23,000. Temple of Augustus on Forum. Arch of Sergius. Vibrant Istrian city with seafood, craft beer. Base for Brijuni and southern Istria.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
May-June and September-October (20-28C). July-August hot (30-35C) Arena concerts. June best nearby beaches.
🍽 Food & Drink
Bistro Alighieri EUR 15-25. Milan EUR 18-30. Ostrik tasting EUR 35-50. Pula Beer Company EUR 4-5 pint.
🚗 Getting There & Around
Car 2.5h from Rijeka, 4h Zagreb. Bus Pula-Rovinj 1h EUR 5-7. Pula Airport European flights. Venice catamaran EUR 40-60.
🏨 Where to Stay
Hotel Scaletta doubles EUR 70-120 near Arena. Hotel Milan EUR 80-150. Park Plaza Histria EUR 80-140.
🍽 Where to Eat Near Pula - Arena & Roman Heritage
Bistro Alighieri EUR 15-25. Konoba Batelina market EUR 10-18. Pizzeria Tivoli EUR 7-10.
🎯 Things to Do
Pula Arena EUR 10. Temple of Augustus EUR 3. Kastel fortress free. Brijuni day trip EUR 30-45. Kamenjak Cape EUR 5-7.
💡 Insider Tips: Arena free on first Sunday of month. Best Arena photo from parking afternoon. Arena underground fascinating. Market hall cheap eats.