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About This Tour
Explore Pozzuoli: A Journey through Time
Located in the picturesque gulf of the Phlegraean Fields, Pozzuoli is a town with a millennia-old history that has left an indelible mark from the Greek and Roman eras, offering visitors a unique spectacle.
We will take a leap back in time by visiting the Flavian Amphitheater, dating back to the second half of the 1st century AD, a venue for countless dramatic and gladiatorial shows.
Next, we will head to the Temple of Serapis, the Roman market known as the Macellum, the heart of life that pulsed among the stalls of Roman vendors.
Subsequently, we will explore the Rione Terra, the ancient residential core of Pozzuoli dating back to the 2nd century BC. Here, within its walls and underground passages, we will find a true treasure trove of art that tells the story of the city through the centuries.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Medium
ACCESSIBILITY LEVEL: Not accessible to disabled individuals as well
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Highlights
- Flavian Amphitheatre: Second only to the Colosseum of Rome in size, this amphitheatre dates back to the 1st century A.D. and was a place for gladiatorial performances. Associated with the cult of San Gennaro, it was the scene of a legend that tells how animals would have spared the lives of martyrs thanks to the blessing of the saint.
- Temple of Serapis, the Macellum, the ancient Roman market
- Rione Terra, the ancient residential core of Puteoli
What’s Included
- Licensed guide
- Assistance
- Flavian Amphitheater (check price list: https://pafleg.cultura.gov.it/it/7/info)
- Meals and drinks
- Transfer
Tour Plan
Expand allCollapse allFlavian Amphitheater
Third in size only to the Colosseum in Rome, this amphitheater dates back to the 1st century AD and was a fundamental venue for gladiatorial shows. Associated with the cult of Saint Januarius, it was the stage for a legend where animals spared the lives of martyrs thanks to the saint's blessing.
Temple of Serapis
A symbol of Pozzuoli, this Roman temple from the 1st century AD testifies to the prestige of Puteoli during the Roman Empire. Originally intended as a place of worship for the Egyptian god Serapis, it was later identified as a Macellum, a Roman public market with shops distributed over two levels.
Rione Terra
The oldest residential core of Pozzuoli, located on a tuff rock hill a few meters above sea level. With origins dating back to the Greek era, this district experienced its peak during the Roman Empire when the port of Puteoli was the largest.
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