Romans in Pula
Romans introduced a new organization to Istria,
spent the first urbanization, built roads and associated cities, greatly prayed
development of the region. Istria is known for its high quality stone, as
evidenced mutual ancient quarry sites along the west coast of Istria. Pula's
amphitheater was built of local limestone and today we can see where art and
perfection of the ancient Romans in the processing and using of stone. Plots
were transformed into state properties that belonged to the emperors and their
family members and friends. The new ones were built Villa Rustica, which served
as a permanent residence or summer. In Istria recorded some 300 ancient sites,
and the most preserved Roman monuments located in Pula.
Pula
Largest
ancient building in Pula and Istria is definitely an amphitheater, a popular Arena,
a building that was used for the spectacular event-brutal gladiatorial
contests. Each larger Roman city had an amphitheater and Pula belongs best
preserved. In him, they came to enjoy the battle and blood, not only the
residents of the city, but also the entire Roman population from the
surrounding area and the auditorium could seat about 20,000 spectators.
Amphitheatres are typical of Roman buildings, merged two theaters where the
audience sat on the steps around the oval arena, which is comparable to today's
stadiums. Arena in Pula was built in the 1st century during the reign of
Emperor Vespasian. There is a legend that the emperor had built at the
instigation of his mistress from Pula Antonia Cenia.
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Augustus temple is
dedicated to the goddess Roma, the patron of the Roman state, and Emperor
Augustus. It was built between 2 BC and 14 BC. It was located on the northwest
side of the Roman Forum, as it is still called the square. It consists of a
large enclosed spaces - whole and small open porch facing the square bounded by
6 columns. The columns are made of polished marble, on whose tops are classic
capitals of Corinthian style. Beautifies them acanthus leaves, while the main
cornice are reliefs depicting vine leaves, fruits and birds. The temple is a
collection of antique sculpture from Istria, a stand out regal marble statues.
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In the ancient city
walls are blended Hercules Gate, probably the first that the Romans erected
coming to Pula. The oldest monument of Roman culture was built in the mid-first
century BC. Between the two, probably medieval, are simply constructed out of
stone blocks, width 3.60 meters and a height of 4 meters. At the top of the
arched openings carved curly head of the mythical hero Hercules and his club.
It was also damaged inscription next to clubs, which has a first-rate
historical significance as the names of two Roman officials Gaius Cassius
Longinus and Lucius Calpurnius Piso. They are the Roman Senate sent to The Pula
bay that led a group of colonists structures and build a colony. It happened
between 47 and 44 BC. and then they came to Pula as a settlement with the
city's features.
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One
of the best preserved and certainly the most ancient monuments of Pula, which
is located in the center certainly is Triumphal Arch (Golden Gate). It was
built in the period between 30 and 10 years before AD. by sage Postumae married
into the family of Arch in honor of three members of the family who held
important positions in Pula. Arch was leaning against the gate Porta Aurea so
it is named because of the richness or ornamental arch or gilded doors.
It
was built in the Corinthian style, with a strong Hellenistic influence in Asia
Minor mode and motifs decorating. Relief on the arch shows the war chariot
pulled by horses. Arch has attracted the attention of many artists, including
the Michelangelo who was immortalized drawing. Drawing is now kept in the
museum Wicar, French city Lille.
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source: www.pulainfo.mobi
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