The Romans have a lot to answer for. Their legacy lingers. Worldwide, tourists trape and trample. Seeking sought after sites. Stuff themselves with romantic imaginary visions of the past.
In today’s marketing driven era, any town worth its salt will sell its Roman connection. No matter how much or little it has. Draw in the visitor from far and wide. Eyeing and emptying their pockets. Pula is no exception. It has an Arena and lots and lots of shops and cafes!
The short and very windy Scoot in drops us no more than a caber toss from one of the best preserved Roman Arenas left standing. There is a charge to enter. Not many seen going in. Neither do we. Its position allows you to look in from all sides and snap. We walk a full lap. Do exactly that.
This port-side monument, along with a series of bronze busts, reminds the visitor of the historic struggles against fascism and those fighters and victims who dedicated and gave their lives for the freedom of Istrian County.
Mrs S recognises Tito and it’s a good job I’ve got clean nails.