Pula Arena
The Pula Arena is a Roman amphitheatre located in Pula, the largest city of Istria. "It was constructed between 27 BC and AD 68, and is among the world's six largest surviving Roman arenas." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pula_Arena
"The rows of seats dismantled in the Middle Ages could hold up to 26,000 spectators. [...]
After the fall of the Roman Empire, most ancient monuments served as quarries for new buildings, including the Pula Amphitheater. Its landmark character apparently protected at least its facade from dismantling. Thus, only the interior of the building was gutted, causing the audience tiers and the vaults supporting them to disappear. Bans were issued against this activity in 1260 and 1458. For the foundations of the bell tower of Pula Cathedral, the ancient ruin was used for the last time as a source of stone in 1709." de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphitheater_Pula
Pula Arena
The Pula Arena is a Roman amphitheatre located in Pula, the largest city of Istria. "It was constructed between 27 BC and AD 68, and is among the world's six largest surviving Roman arenas." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pula_Arena
"The rows of seats dismantled in the Middle Ages could hold up to 26,000 spectators. [...]
After the fall of the Roman Empire, most ancient monuments served as quarries for new buildings, including the Pula Amphitheater. Its landmark character apparently protected at least its facade from dismantling. Thus, only the interior of the building was gutted, causing the audience tiers and the vaults supporting them to disappear. Bans were issued against this activity in 1260 and 1458. For the foundations of the bell tower of Pula Cathedral, the ancient ruin was used for the last time as a source of stone in 1709." de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphitheater_Pula