| Pozzuoli | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Campania | |
| Territory | Campi Flegrei | |
| Altitude | 28 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 43.21 km² | |
| Name inhabitants | Puteolani | |
| Prefix tel | 39 081 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 80078 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | San Procolo | |
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Pozzuoli is a city of Campania.
To know
An ancient and fascinating city, its birth dates back to around 529 BC by political exiles from Samo who, with the consent of nearby Cuma, founded the city of Dicearchia or the "Just Government". In Roman times it was a thriving and rich port, a crossroads of merchant traffic in the Mediterranean, mainly from the East to Rome. The importance that the city assumed in this period is testified by several public and private buildings built by the Romans. Many of these are well preserved and can be visited. Among other things, we remember the Temple of Serapis (the Macellum), the Flavian Amphitheater, the Rione Terra etc. While in the vicinity, throughout the Phlegraean area, there are several buildings that the Roman aristocracy, including the emperors, had built to dedicate themselves to the sea and otium, building luxurious holiday villas and numerous spas.
Geographical notes
Pozzuoli is located in the gulf of the same name in a unique landscape scenario, that of the Phlegraean Fields, between the sea, volcanic lakes, forests (nearby there is the Cuma forest) and parks (a short distance away there is the natural reserve of the Parco degli Astroni). The Phlegraean Fields are a volcanic area, and the Solfatara, one of the 40 volcanoes present, is still active, in fact the characteristic phenomena of sulfur dioxide fumaroles, jets of boiling mud and high soil temperatures are visible. In the area occurs the phenomenon of bradyseism, the raising and lowering of the earth's crust due to the pressure of the underlying gases. This has led to the re-emergence from the sea of previously submerged areas, often with relevant evidence of the past.
When to go
The mild climate and the presence of the sea make it possible to visit at any time of the year. Probably the beginning of spring, with the lengthening of the days and away from the chaotic period of summer, could be the advisable period. A first bath would already be possible in late May.
How to orient yourself
Pozzuoli: full screen map.
How to get
By plane
Pozzuoli is 15 km from Naples Capodichino International Airport. From the airport it is necessary to reach the central station of Naples with a dedicated bus "Alibus" at a cost of 3 euros (surcharge on board of 1 euro) and then take the Metro (FF.SS.) Metronapoli - Line 2 - direction Pozzuoli and get off to station: Pozzuoli Solfatara.
By car
Pozzuoli can be reached from the A1 motorway and Naples ring road with the Arco Felice exit or via Campana.
Pozzuoli has a tourist port from which ferries and hydrofoils leave for the nearby islands of Ischia is Procida.
On the train
Pozzuoli can be reached from central Naples by the Metro (FF.SS.) Metronapoli - Line 2 - station: Pozzuoli Solfatara near the Amphitheater (average travel time 40 minutes from Napoli Centrale). From Montesanto to Naples you can reach Pozzuoli, through the Cumana line managed by SEPSA, with several stations located in different points of the city, from the seafront to the port to the beach of Lucrino. Average travel time from Montesanto about 20-30 minutes. In Montesanto there is an interchange node between the line from the Metro (FF.SS.) Metronapoli - Line 2 and the Cumana, easily reachable on foot.
By bus
Pozzuoli and Naples are connected with the ANM bus line 152. Pozzuoli and the neighboring municipalities are connected by different EAVBUS and CTP lines.
How to get around
The historic center, the port, the promenade as well as all the places of historical, cultural and landscape interest are collected and easily reached on foot.
What see
- 1 Rione Terra.
- 2 Temple of Serapis (Macellum).
- 3 Flavian Amphitheater.
- 4 Minor Amphitheater.
- Circus Maximus.
- 5 Baths of Neptune.
- 6 Temple of Augustus.
- 7 Villa Avellino (Lusciano swimming pool).
- Nymphaeum of Diana.
- Tanks.
- Cardito swimming pool.
- Villa of Cicero. Frescoes.
- 8 Solfatara of Pozzuoli.
- Submerged archaeological park of Baia.
- Cratere degli Astroni nature reserve.
- 9 Roman necropolis of via Celle.
- 10 Ancient Theater.
Events and parties
What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
In one of the many restaurants along the old port area where you can enjoy fish and seafood dishes.
