Destinations · Campania
Pozzuoli in the heart of the Phlegraean Fields
The Greek and Roman city of the Phlegraean Fields, half an hour from Naples: ruins overlooking the sea, a port for Ischia and Procida and a land that still breathes.
From Dicaearchia to Puteoli
Founded by Greeks from Samos in the 6th century BC under the name Dicaearchia, under the Romans the city became Puteoli, one of the most important ports of the Roman Mediterranean.
Grain, goods and travellers bound for Rome passed through here: the story is told by the Flavian Amphitheatre, among the largest in Italy, and by the great Roman market known as the Temple of Serapis.
A land that moves
Pozzuoli stands on the Phlegraean Fields, a volcanic area where the ground rises and falls over time: this is bradyseism, visible on the columns of the Temple of Serapis.
The Rione Terra, the ancient acropolis, can be visited along an underground route through the Roman streets. Ferries to Ischia and Procida leave from the port.
Not to be missed in Pozzuoli
Flavian Amphitheatre
Galleries and underground passages of the Roman arena.
Temple of Serapis
The Roman market marked by bradyseism.
Rione Terra
The acropolis with its underground archaeological route.
The port
Ferries to Ischia and Procida, and the seafront.
Lake Avernus
The volcanic lake the Romans believed was the gateway to the Underworld.
Baia
The Roman baths and the underwater archaeological park, a few minutes away.
Before you go
From Capodichino along the Naples ring road.
A full day with Baia and Lake Avernus.
Spring and autumn for outdoor visits.
Naples about half an hour away.
Pozzuoli is perfect for half a day from Naples: I’ll drop you at the Amphitheatre, pick you up at the port and, if you like, we’ll carry on towards Baia and Lake Avernus.
Approximate times, without traffic.
Private NCC transfer: Pozzuoli
Capodichino: I wait for you with a name sign.
Molo Beverello and the cruise terminal.
Napoli Centrale, Piazza Garibaldi.
Salerno Costa d’Amalfi (QSR).
NCC service (licensed private hire with driver), booking only, in a black Renault Trafic for up to 8 people: I take you to Pozzuoli from airports, ports, stations and hotels, or from Pozzuoli to anywhere in Campania. Tolls and parking always included.
Estimated times without traffic (TomTom route calculation); in summer and at rush hour they can be longer.
Pozzuoli and the Phlegraean Fields, with no traffic to deal with.
Tolls and parking are always included. Carlo checks availability and replies within 24 hours.
