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Pozzuoli Centro Storico
Pozzuoli port
The Greeks probably founded the ancient Puteoli under the name of “Dicearchia”, or the city of good government. In Roman times Pozzuoli was one of the most populated cities of the empire. For more than three centuries, it was the main port in the Mediterranean, a place of trade and cultural exchanges between all the populations of the Mare Nostrum. In the Middle Ages, it was an important center, a leisure site for the Kings of Naples, and today it is the most populous city in the area. The many Roman ruins are spectators of the city’s millenary history. Here was born Sofia Villani Scicolone, better known as Sophia Loren!
embarkation point to Ischia and Procida islands.
Tempio di Serapide
The vast Roman building is the Macellum, which is the food market of ancient Puteoli. In the eighteenth, due to discovering a statue of the eastern god Serapis it started being considered a temple. The building is one of the symbols of the city and one of the most interesting evidence of the phenomenon of bradyseism.
Just across the road and you will reach this ancient Roman market.
The site is open at the following times:
Thursday 09:00 – 13:00 / Saturday and Sunday 10:00 – 13:00 / 17:00 – 20:00
Cost: Free visit with audioguide IZITravel , Adults: € 4, Reduced Fees € 2.
Historic Center
the recently renovated square is an enchanting spot to enjoy ice creams, aperitifs, desserts, fried seafood, pizzas, and local cuisine. At the end of the square, taking the road along the seafront of Via Napoli, it is possible to find ceramic shops for souvenirs.
Info point
Corso Garibaldi 13, you can find souvenirs, bookshops, info materials and the Campi Flegrei Card.
Yalta seafront
crossing the whole square and reaching the road that leads to the seafront. Here you can find ice cream parlors, pizzerias, restaurants, play areas for the little ones, a basketball court, and a magnificent walk to enjoy the view.
Cumana Railway Station
this Point of Interest in the Cumana leads to Arco Felice / Lucrino / Torregaveta or Naples.
Rione Terra Archaeological Route
The Rione Terra is about 15 minutes on foot from this stage. It could be a welcome visit after an ice cream break.
