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Ancient Roman Pula transformed by contemporary light art

Euronews World · 2026-09-22

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• What happened: The Visualia Light Festival is transforming the ancient Roman city of Pula, Croatia, with contemporary light art installations at 16 historic locations. • Why it matters: This event highlights the intersection of ancient architecture and modern artistic expression, showcasing themes such as peace, nature, and technology, while involving artists from various countries. • What to watch next: Observers should look for future developments in the festival and potential impacts on tourism and cultural engagement in Pula.

Loading the video No Comment Video. Ancient Roman Pula transformed by contemporary light art Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 22/09/2026 - 21:01 GMT+2 A 2,000-year-old Roman city transformed by contemporary light art. Ancient Roman Pula on Croatia’s Adriatic coast is being transformed by contemporary light art as the Visualia Light Festival brings installations to 16 locations across the historic city. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT More than 2,000-year-old Roman architecture becomes the backdrop for projections, interactive installations and contemporary artworks exploring themes including peace, nature, human relationships and technology. Artists from across Europe and beyond are taking part, while the city’s Roman amphitheatre and historic centre provide a contrast between ancient architecture and some of the newest developments in light art. All in all, the artists come from Croatia, Germany, Spain, Italy, Finland, France, the United Kingdom, Norway, Denmark, Ukraine, Hong Kong/China, plus international participants connected to Thailand, the Netherlands and the US. flight light festival Denmark Top stories Now playing Next Ancient Roman Pula transformed by contemporary light art Now playing Next Indian villagers stage ‘water funerals’ to protest river-linking project Now playing Next New Princess Diana memoir hits shelves amid royal tensions Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | September 22nd, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Flooded streets and rescues as Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan Now playing Next Corporate patronage of the arts is reshaping İstanbul's global image In partnership with goturkiye.com & DEİK Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | September 22nd, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next US networks suspend Trump coverage in revolt over White House ban Now playing Next Russians abroad voted overwhelmingly against Putin's party, polls show Now playing Next Fuel taxes in Europe: Which country taxes petrol the most? Now playing Next EU issues nearly 4 million first residence permits, a record high Now playing Next Minister: Most underage migrants who entered Ceuta won't be returned Now playing Next EU renews Russia sanctions but removes Usmanov at France's request Now playing Next Fake passport images claim Zelenskyy and family chose Israel as homeland Now playing Next Climate change has created a meta-crisis in food security, energy and the economy, says Greek expert Now playing Next Rethinking Waste: The journey towards a circular economy ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Macron walks through busy New York streets to Trump Tower No Comment Pearly Kings and Queens bring London’s Cockney tradition to life No Comment Humanoid robots battle it out in Shanghai fight night No Comment Lowriders take over San Francisco streets in colourful parade Europe Today Bigger EU budget and joint borrowing needed in ‘turbulent times’, Greek minister says Art A cowboy act: Photographer Ivan McClellan on capturing the world of Black rodeo culture Europe News EU seals Philippines trade deal in push to diversify away from China and US Europe News Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes as Zelenskyy prepares to meet Trump at UN Business 'Made in Europe' battery rules could add €2,100 to electric car prices, report says Europe News France's president says talks with Trump on Red Sea and Ukraine were 'constructive' USA “They never boycott me”: Trump responds to TV networks’ boycott at press conference with Mamdani Turkey At least 11 wounded in shooting outside Turkey school, suspect detained ADVERTISEMENT Europe Today Ukraine opposes political delistings from EU Russia sanctions, deputy PM says Europe Today Next EU budget should finance migration solutions, Greek deputy minister says Yemen G7 leaders call on Yemen's Houthis to stop strikes on Saudi Arabia Europe Today Europe Today: Trump, Zelenskyy to meet at UN as EU fails to agree on Russia sanctions Europe in Motion When should you fly the nest? Here are the Europeans living longest with their parents Russia Russians abroad voted eight to one against Putin's party, defying official results World News Saint Pierre and Miquelon: France’s tiny outpost that relies on Canada Economy Fuel taxes in Europe: Which country taxes petrol the most? ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

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