Cumae archaeological park is a fascinating place in the area of the Phlegraean Fields, a few kilometres from Naples, where both legends and history come alive.
One of the oldest Greek colonies in the West, Cumae is famous for being home to the Antro della Sibilla, the cave of the Sibyl, an oracle whose predictions are described in numerous works by Greek and Roman authors.
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Opening days
Open from Monday to Friday
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Opening times
- from February 16 to February 29
9.00 - 17.00 - from March 1 to March 15
9.00 - 17.20 - from March 16 to March 31
9.00 - 17.40 - from May 2 to August 31
9.00 - 18.00 - from April 16 to April 3
9.00 - 18.20 - from May 2 to August 31
9.00 - 20.00 - from September 1 to September 15
9.00 - 18.30 - from September 16 to September 30
9.00 - 18.00 - from October 1 to October 15
9.00 - 16.40 - from October 16 to October 31
9.00 - 16.15 - from November 1 to November 30
9.00 - 16.00 - from December 1 to December 31
9.00 - 15.45
Last admission one hour before closing time
- from February 16 to February 29
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Closing
Saturday and Sunday
January 1st, May 1st and December 25th
- Web Cumae archaeology park
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Feature List
- Info line
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Accessibility
Partially accessible site -
Info Reservation
indviduals and groups
848 800 288 | +39 06 399 67 050 from mobile and from abroad
HISTORY
Already inhabited in the prehistoric age by indigenous peoples, the area was the chosen destination of the first Greeks to arrive on the shores of southern Italy around the 8th century B.C. Over the next few years the colony developed very rapidly thanks to trade with the people of Lazio and Campania and this led to the creation of settlements in Baiae, Puteoli, Neapolis, Musenum and Capri.
The historical ups and downs of the city saw it conquered firstly by the Samnites and then by the Romans in 388 B.C. before a slow and inexorable decline which by the start of the Middle Ages had reduced it to a little Christian settlement in the area of the ancient Acropolis with its temples transformed into Christian basilicas.
VISITING CUMAE ARCHAEOLOGY PARK
The Cumaean Sibyl was one of the best-known and most widely-consulted oracles in the Ancient World and you won’t be able to forget it as you explore the park as far as the Acropolis. From here you can access the Antro della Sibilla, a place of myths and legends but above all a huge cave dug into the tuff alongside the terrace facing the old cove of the port.
You will reach the temples of Jupiter and Apollo by climbing up Via Sacra before then heading down to the foot of the acropolis and entering the lower city, Cumae’s more residential area with Samnite and Roman buildings mainly concentrated in the area of the Forum, with Capitolium, public buildings and baths.
Cumae will fascinate you with its ancient legends and you will feel the presence of the Sibyl in the shadows with Virgil’s words never far from your thoughts. What are you waiting for? Book your visit now!
Services
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Visits
groups by reservation
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Didactics for schools
by reservation
available in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish
Additional Info
Limited admission.
It is advisable to buy on line the ticket in advance.
Where
Monte di Cuma 1, Pozzuoli (NA)
Transportation
Bus: EAVBUS route Piazza Garibaldi - Monte di Procida stop on Lucrino-Piazzetta
Visiting Rules
- At the entrance your body temperature will be checked. If a body temperature above 37.5 ° C is registered, you will not be able to enter the site.
- You must wear the mask both at the entrance and during the entire visit.
- Always keep the safety distance of 1.80 m.
