Pozzuoli Trip Overview
The guided tour starts in the archaeological area of Rione Terra, corresponding to the first Greek-Roman settlement of Pozzuoli. Here you visit the commercial area, walking along the ancient road flanked by bakeries, restaurants and laundries. Then you see the Cathedral built above the ruins of the old Capitolium, the main temple of the Roman city dedicated to the cult of emperor Augustus. The itinerary includes also the impressive Flavian Amphitheater, the third in size in Italy, to visit the arena floor where gladiators once fought and the undergrounds once used for the cages of the wild beasts. A tour ideal for lovers of archaeology and ancient history, a journey back in time.
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Pozzuoli, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Pozzuoli, Campania, Italy
The guided tour starts in the archaeological area of Rione Terra, corresponding to the first Greek-Roman settlement of Pozzuoli. Here you visit the commercial area, walking along the ancient road flanked by bakeries, restaurants and laundries. Then you see the Cathedral built above the ruins of the old Capitolium, the main temple of the Roman city dedicated to the cult of emperor Augustus. The itinerary includes also the impressive Flavian Amphitheater, the third in size in Italy, to visit the arena floor where gladiators once fought and the undergrounds once used for the cages of the wild beasts. A tour ideal for lovers of archaeology and ancient history, a journey back in time.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Rione Terra, 80078, Pozzuoli Italy
Guided tour at the archaeological site of Rione Terra.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Anfiteatro Flavio Neroniano, Corso Nicola Terracciano, 75, 80078 Pozzuoli NA, Italy
Guided tour in the monumental roman amphitheatre.
Duration: 1 hour