We love this part of Pula because it is special, because it is full of beautiful historic buildings and because the atmosphere is always, but always, extremely good. Piazza Foro has been the central town square since the founding of the Roman colony of Pole. The center of Roman cities consisted of forums dominated by temples and basilicas, and were the most important urban social space, a gathering place for citizens. The forum is located between the sea coast and the western slopes of the central city hill, on which Kaštel was later built. Its present appearance has been considerably altered, and only the Temple of Augustus bears witness to the square's ancient past. Originally, there were three temples on the Forum, the Temple of Augustus, the Temple of Diana, the Capitol and the Basilica, but today only one remains - the Temple of Augustus. It was built during the reign of Emperor Augustus between the ages of 4 and 14. The remains of the second temple are not visible today at all, while part of Diana's temple was used in the 13th century during the construction of the City Hall and can be seen from its rear. In addition to being religious, the Forum also served as an administrative center, with judicial and administrative offices. The tradition continued in the Middle Ages, when the City Hall was built, an excellent example of a mixture of architectural styles, primarily Romanesque and Renaissance, for the needs of the Venetian prince and providor. Today, the Forum is also a significant and lively space. Apart from being the seat of the administration, many guests gather here in catering facilities, but only during the summer, they are closed afterwards. Various concerts and other public performances are often held in the square.