The thesis, "The Amphitheater as Part of the Tourist Offer of the City of Pula," thoroughly explores the role of the Pula Amphitheater, also known as the Pula Arena, as a key element of the city's cultural identity and tourist offerings. Through the analysis of its historical development, the thesis demonstrates how the Arena, built during the Roman Empire, has survived through the centuries to become a symbol of the city and an important part of its cultural heritage. The Pula Arena is not just a historical monument; it plays an active role in the contemporary tourism industry. The thesis investigates how the Arena is utilized for various cultural and entertainment events, such as concerts, festivals, and film screenings, further attracting visitors and enhancing the city’s tourist appeal. These events contribute to strengthening the local economy and promoting Pula as a destination rich in cultural and historical content. Additionally, the thesis highlights the challenges faced by the Pula Arena in the context of mass tourism, such as overcrowding, the need for preservation and restoration, and maintaining a balance between tourist exploitation and the preservation of authenticity. Various strategies for sustainable tourism development are discussed in this context, including infrastructure improvements, better visit regulation, and the implementation of new technologies for monument preservation. The concluding part of the thesis addresses the prospects of the Arena as a tourist attraction, emphasizing the need for innovations that could further enrich the tourist offer and ensure long-term sustainability. Ideas for diversifying tourist content and potential collaborations with international institutions to promote and preserve this significant historical site are proposed. Ultimately, the thesis underscores the Arena's indispensable role in Pula’s tourist offer and emphasizes the need to balance tourist appeal with preserving cultural heritage for future generations. Amphitheater, cultural heritage, sustainable tourism development