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Croatia
E M P E R O R F O R T H E DAY
44.87° N / 13.85° E
WHEN TO GO: MAY TO OCTOBER
Each June, the people of Pula put on a superb
celebration of their heritage with the “Days
of Antiquity – Pula Superiorum” festival. The
centrepiece of the town is undoubtedly its famous
arena, one of the best-preserved examples of
Roman amphitheatres that can be found today.
Alongside re-enactments of gladiatorial battles to
the death within the amphitheatre, the Days of
Antiquity festival has a culturally rich programme
of music and theatre, entertainment and food.
Locals dress in historically accurate costume and
the streets come to life with Roman feasts and
performances.
A superb way to get into the spirit of the
occasion is by truly immersing yourself in
the Roman experience. Dress up like Roman
054
nobility and have a private performance from
gladiators directly on board, to demonstrate
their fighting techniques and bring history to
life. Why not have the children in your group
take some lessons in battlefield survival and
learn about the everyday life of a Roman
legionary or gladiator.
Head out to the streets of Pula on a private
walking tour of the city’s most impor tant
historical sites, including the Roman camp
with gladiators and legionaries in the City of
Graz Park. Enjoy a specially prepared feast of
Roman delicacies before heading to your VIP
seats at the Pula Arena for the main event of
the gladiatorial battle.
The entire experience is a close as you can get
to actually stepping back in time to the Roman
Empire, and is both educational as well as a lot
of fun for all the family.