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
Special 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 9.00am - 5.40pm
- from 1 April to 15 April 9.00 - 18.00
- from April 16th to April 30th 9.00am - 6.20pm
- from 2 May to 31 August 9.00 - 20.00
- 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
It closes one hour before closing time.
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Closing
Tuesday
August 16 - 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.
Discover all of its wonders together with us. Book one of our guided tours!
Services
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Visits
for groups 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
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
- Face masks strongly reccommended. Find out more
