Private organized Guided Tour of Pula Arena

Discover the Spectacular Pula Arena - Where Ancient Glory Meets Modern Wonders

Step into one of the most incredibly preserved monuments of the ancient world! Pula Arena invites you on a fascinating journey through two millennia of turbulent history, where echoes of gladiatorial battles still resound through the monumental stone vaults.

An Arena That Survived Empires

We present to you the sixth largest Roman arena in the world - a monumental work of engineering that took over a century to build, from the reign of Emperor Augustus to Emperor Vespasian. Yes, the same Vespasian who built the legendary Roman Colosseum! This 132-meter-long and 105-meter-wide stone colossus once thundered with the excitement of 20,000 spectators cheering for their favorite gladiators.

Just imagine - as you walk these same stone paths, you're following in the footsteps that were trodden nearly two thousand years ago by toga-clad Roman citizens, anxious gladiators before battle, and wild animals awaiting their moment in the arena!

The Only Arena with Four Magnificent Towers

What makes Pula Arena special compared to all other Roman amphitheaters around the world is the incredible fact that it's the only one to have retained all four original side towers. These impressive structures, 32 meters high, stand as timeless guardians who have witnessed the fall of empires, medieval knight tournaments, and modern film festivals.

Secrets of the Underground World

A fascinating underground world extends beneath your feet, where gladiators once prepared for what might be their final battle. These mystical passages, once filled with tension and fear, today house exceptional exhibitions of Roman artifacts that will transport you to the era when the Arena was the center of Roman social life.

Every stone tells a story - from stone blocks that were used to build medieval houses to those that survived wars as fortifications thanks to their strategic position by the Adriatic Sea.

When Ancient Walls Come Alive with New Life

Today the Arena lives a new life as a cultural center where the world-renowned Pula Film Festival has been held since 1954. Opera concerts echo through the same walls that once resonated with the sounds of swords and crowd cheers. Modern technology and ancient stone create an unforgettable atmosphere you'll rarely experience anywhere else.

Your guide will reveal:

• How the Arena survived nearly two millennia of turbulent history

• Why local inhabitants thought the building was the work of demons

• Secrets of archaeological discoveries in the underground chambers

• How the Arena transformed from a place of gladiatorial battles to a modern cultural hub

Prepare for a journey that changes perspectives - because after you walk through these ancient walls and touch the stone that remembers emperors and gladiators, your view of history will never be the same!

Reserve your place in this spectacular journey through time - Pula Arena awaits to reveal its eternal secrets to you.