Exhibition Spaces
This gallery was created during major reconstruction works on the amphitheatre from 1984 to 1986, when the underground radial foundations of the amphitheatre's interior were excavated and cleared of earth, creating new usable spaces. The layout of the gallery is thus unusual; it is elongated and on multiple levels, but its charm lies precisely in the fact that it is part of a monumental ancient structure.
The space is used for presenting a variety of exhibitions—from archaeological material to contemporary works of art—thus connecting the ancient heritage of Pula with modern cultural and educational content. The exhibitions held here cover a wide range of topics: from prehistoric finds, through the Roman period, to modern art. It also serves an educational purpose and often hosts exhibitions created in collaboration with schools, as well as exhibitions of works by people active in the frame of associations for the disabled, with themes related to the amphitheatre and the Pula Film Festival.
