Gate of Hercules (Porta Herculanea)

In middle of modern.

Few people know for them but Gate of Hercules actually have cool legend behind its name. If you have a good gide it is definitely worth of visit.

Very much a whoop-de-doo moment

There are more impressive Roman gates and arches around Pula for you not to bother with this one. Hercules would not be impressed.

awesome technique

the stones in the arch were so well cut that you couldn't see a space between them. Great architecture.

Herkulova Vrata

Out of all remains of ancient Roman Empire that can be found in Pula, Gate of Hercules are the most modest of them. Located just few minutes of walk from Twin Gate, and on the other side of Archaeol...

Worth a look!

Of limited interest except for two things. How do we know it is a Hercules? The answer is next to his head. Note also that the bricks are not cut square because the Roman Road followed the line of ...