Pozzuoli: The Empire’s Port and the Breath of the Earth

Pozzuoli: The Empire’s Port and the Breath of the Earth

Half-Day Itinerary through Roman history, the ancient village, and the sea

This route will lead you to discover the beating heart of the Campi Flegrei,
where the magnificence of Roman architecture blends with the charm of a thousand-year-old
seaside village. A downhill walk that starts from imperial glories and ends
with the breath of the sea.

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Highlights of the Day

• The Flavian Neronian Amphitheater: built in the 1st century AD,
  it is the third-largest amphitheater in Italy. Don’t miss the underground levels,
  which are among the best-preserved in the world.
• Rione Terra and the Cathedral of San Procolo: the ancient village of Pozzuoli,
  suspended over the sea, houses the Cathedral built by incorporating the Roman temple
  dedicated to Augustus.
• The Darsena, the “Valione”: the seafaring heart of the city,
  today a visible symbol of Puteolan bradyseism, with boats and steps marked
  by the movement of the earth.
• The Temple of Serapis, Macellum: an ancient Roman market and global symbol
  of bradyseism, with columns that tell the millennial story
  of the ground’s submersion and re-emergence.
• The Port and Lungomare Pertini: the perfect end to the route
  among fishing boats, ferries, historic center alleys, and a pleasant break with a sea view.

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