Monument
Pula Arena
Pula, Croatia
A Roman amphitheatre with an almost complete outer wall, still used for concerts and events.
Monument · Croatia · Istria
Arch of the Sergii
A Roman triumphal arch from the first century BC standing at the edge of the old town.
Free to enter about 15 min
For storytellers
Why Arch of the Sergii matters
Walk through a Roman arch to enter the old town, just like people did two thousand years ago. It was built by a local family to honour its members. The carvings are delicate and weathered, with winged figures and garlands. The arch makes an easy stop on your walk between the forum and the arena.
Talking points
- It was built by a prominent local family.
- Carvings of winged figures decorate it.
- It leads into the pedestrian old town.
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