The amphitheater in Pula or the Pula Arena (popularly known as Divić-grad ) is the largest and best-preserved monument of ancient architecture in Croatia . Comparing it with more than 200 Roman amphitheatres , the mantle of the Pula amphitheater with four stair towers is the best-preserved and rare example of unique technical and technological solutions. In terms of size, it ranks 6th among Roman amphitheatres in the world, and is the only one in the world whose three Roman architectural orders have been completely preserved. The Pula amphitheater is placed next to the Colosseum in Rome, the Arena in Verona , the amphitheaters in Pompeii , Nimes andArles in France and El Jem in Tunisia. It is surprising that the Arena, as an indisputable cultural treasure of Croatia and the world, is not yet on the UNESCO World Heritage List . Croatia nominated Arena twice for the List, and then withdrew its candidacy.

Did you know that the Gordian knot was a significant part of Greek and Roman myth?

The Gordian knot receives its name from the rope knot tied by Gordius, the ancient king of Phyrigia in Asia Minor, located in the city of Gordium. The knot was hitched to a chariot dedicated to Zeus.

The knot is said to represent difficult problems that were almost impossible to solve, and furthermore, during the 4th century BC Greek oracles spoke of a prophecy, claiming that whoever untied the impossible Gordian knot was destined to become king of Asia.