The Flavian Amphitheatre of Pozzuoli is an exceptional example of Roman architecture, the third biggest ever constructed by the Romans after the Colosseum and the Amphitheatre of Capua.
Built in 1 A.D., it is a splendid example of the prestigious developments in engineering achieved in Ancient Rome. It was mainly used for gladiatorial combats and had a capacity of up to 40,000 spectators.
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Opening days
Open from Wednesday to Monday
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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
On Tuesday
1 January, 25 December - Web Flavian Amphitheatre of Pozzuoli
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Feature List
- Info line
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Accessibility
The site is not fully accessible to disabled people.
- Info Reservation
THE HISTORY
The Amphitheatre of Pozzuoli was located in an area in which the main roads connecting ancient Puteoli and the surrounding area merged together. It had three superimposed architectural orders, four main entrances and twelve secondary entrances. It also had a velarium, a mobile fabric cover used if it rained or was too sunny. The remains of the gears used to lift and transport the cages containing animals into arena are still clearly visible in the underground complex.
The martyrdom of St. Januarius in the 4th century A.D. was prepared here before being carried out at the Solfatara crater. A small church was built in memory of this event in 1689. Subsequently abandoned, it was later replaced by a chapel that is still partially visible today.
VISITING THE AMPHITEATRE
Visiting Pozzuoli is always a giant step back in time. While walking through its Flavian Amphitheatre you can relive the atmospheres of an ancient arena and admire the largest and best-preserved underground complex of the ancient world.
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Services
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Visits
for groups 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
Via Terracciano 75, Pozzuoli (NA)
Transportation
Metro: line 2, station Pozzuoli-Solfatara.
Bus: ANM 152 stop on Pozzuoli-Porto or on via Solfatara
CTP M1N stop on via Solfatara
CTP M1NB stop on via Solfatara
Train: Cumana railway, station Pozzuoli-Porto
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.
