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 Wednesday to MondaySpecial openings:
August 15 -
Opening times
- from 2 January to 15 January 9.00 - 16.00
- from 16 January to 31 January 9.00 - 16.20
- from 1st February to 15th February 9.00am - 4.40pm
- from 16 February to 29 February 9.00 - 17.00
- from 1 March to 15 March 9.00 - 17.20
- from March 16th to March 31st 9.00 - 17.40pm
- from 1 April to 30 August 9.00 - 19.00
- from 1 September to 15 September 9.00 - 18.30
- from 16 September to 30 September 9.00 - 18.00
- from 1 October to 15 October 9.00 - 17.40
- from 16 October to 31 October 9.00 - 17.15
- from 1 November to 15 November 9.00 - 16.00
- from November 16th to November 30th 9.00am - 3.45pm
- from 1st December to 31st December 9.00am - 3.45pm
4 July 2023 at 19.00 for "Il canto delle Sibille" con Mariella Fabbris e Roberta Gambarini
It closes one hour before closing time.
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Closing
Tuesday
August 16 - Web Cumae archaeology park
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Feature List
- Info line
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Accessibility
Partially accessible site
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 [email protected]
available in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish -
Didactics for schools
by reservation [email protected]
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
- Face masks strongly reccommended. Find out more
