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Archaeological Museum
The Archaeological Museum presents archaeological finds from all over Istria. The permanent exhibits cover prehistory to the Middle Ages, but the accent is on the period from the 2nd century BC to the 6th century AD. Even if you don't visit the museum be sure to visit the large sculpture garden around it, and the Roman theatre behind. The garden is entered through 2nd-century twin gates and is often the site of concerts in the summer.
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Cathedral
The Cathedral traces its origins back to the 5th century. The main altar is even older, being a Roman sarcophagus from the 3rd century, and the floor reveals fragments of 5th- and 6th-century mosaics. The church was reconstructed following a fire in 1242 and again in the 15th century when the Renaissance southern portal was added. The Late- Renaissance façade was added in the early 16th century and the 17th-century bell tower was made of stones from the amphitheatre.
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Chapel of St Mary of Formosa
The Chapel of St Mary of Formosa is all that remains of the 6th-century Benedictine abbey that once stood here. This Byzantine structure was adorned with mosaics, which are now in the city's Archaeological Museum. The chapel is only open for occasional art exhibitions in the summer.
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Museum of History
The Museum of History is in a 17th- century Venetian citadel. The museum is on a hill in the centre of the Old Town. The meagre exhibits deal mostly with the maritime history of Pula but the views of Pula from the citadel walls are good.
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Nature Park
If you have your own wheels, head out to the Nature Park on the Premantura Peninsula 10km south of town.
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Roman Amphitheatre
Pula's most imposing sight is the 1st-century Roman amphitheatre overlooking the harbour northeast of the Old Town. Built entirely from local limestone, the amphitheatre was designed to host gladiatorial contests and could accommodate up to 20,000 spectators. The 30m-high outer wall is almost intact and contains two rows of 72 arches, but the stone spectator seats were removed for building materials in the Middle Ages.
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