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“Worth a look if you're already in town”

Jan 2023

Worth a look if you're already in town, but it's definitely not something to go out of your way for. Age wise, it's fascinating because it's the oldest gate in Pula, built around 47-44 BC. The head of Hercules (and his club) carved at the top is still visible even though its been weathered for over 2000 years. It's definitely not the most spectacular Roman ruin in the city, but again, it's worth a look if you're already there.

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“Thats it”

July 2022

We walked pass this a couple of times and thought it was just a gate. Took me a while to discover that this was it.

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Brooklet425

Staunton, VA295 contributions

Worth a look if you're already in town

Jan 2023

Worth a look if you're already in town, but it's definitely not something to go out of your way for. Age wise, it's fascinating because it's the oldest gate in Pula, built around 47-44 BC. The head of Hercules (and his club) carved at the top is still visible even though its been weathered for over 2000 years. It's definitely not the most spectacular Roman ruin in the city, but again, it's worth a look if you're already there.

Written 17 August 2023

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Heather D

Johannesburg, South Africa10 contributions

Nice Entrance.

Jan 2013 • Friends

Again we stumbled upon this amazingly well preserved gateway to the archaeological museum, we did not go into the museum but strolled around the grounds where there was a dig in progress and many old ruins that were there for us to see. Will definitely go back.

Written 24 January 2013

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LolaGo1

Washington DC, DC6,632 contributions

Another Stone Gate to See!

Sept 2018 • Solo

I saw it during my walk of the Pula's Historic Center. It is one of the remaining Stone Gates here, took some pictures and moved on.

Written 30 September 2018

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DamEm41

Kent, UK37 contributions

Easily missed.

July 2019 • Couples

Another of the handful of Roman gates in Pula although you wouldn’t actually know it. It isn’t very ornate and serves as the outer entrance to a building so you can’t freely walk through it. Why is it called the Gate of a Hercules? Who knows!There is no name plate or any other detail to tell you about it at the location. I only knew it was the Gate I was looking for by matching it to a photo on the Internet.
I am only giving it two “stars” out of respect for its age.

Written 28 July 2019

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And2012S

Chantonnay, France273 contributions

Another Roman feature

May 2019 • Friends

Literally two minutes from the Double Gate and onto the Victory Arch. It is well preserved and really worth the effort to look.

Written 26 May 2019

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ye12013

Southampton, UK214 contributions

Another gate to this lovely town

Sept 2017 • Couples

impressive gateway to the old town Pula is a fascinating place to visit for the day and see so many Roman historic architecture. Well worth a visit and not so crowded in September.

Written 29 September 2017

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satorigal

Marion, NC298 contributions

Built by a woman

May 2017 • Friends

I notice the reviews aren't great, but I enjoyed the history, and the fact it was built by a woman, who's name is carved at the top!

Written 19 May 2017

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Peregrinators

Paisley, Scotland39 contributions

Mmmm...

Aug 2014 • Couples

Very plain and unbelievably difficult to find - we walked past it several times as we searched for it for ages on a boiling hot day - probably not worth the effort.

Written 15 September 2014

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Firetulip

Cambridge, ON2 contributions

Fascinating

Sept 2013 • Family

Considering how old this gate is, this simplistic architecture is amazing and well preserved against the damage of time and not to mention wars that swept this region. We are truly blessed to have the opportunity to see this and touch the stones. I felt such connections with people who lived centuries ago and never imagined one day tourists will flock to see their creation.

Written 5 August 2014

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A D

Vaughan, Canada306 contributions

Really nice

Apr 2022

This is on the way during your visit to the city however the best part of it is the coffee shop at the top of the stairs! it has a great relaxing vibe to

Written 18 April 2022

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