10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Pozzuoli That You Shouldn't Miss

August 20, 2021 Carley Gatson

Just a few miles west of Naples (and easily reached by train), the ancient seaside city of Pozzuoli is probably best known for its bradyseism, a raising and lowering of the Earth’s surface due to underground volcanic activity. Many sites remain from Pozzuoli’s days as an important Roman port, including the Macellum or Temple of Serapis, which for many years was submerged under water. The Flavian Amphitheater (Italy’s third-largest) and the Cathedral of Rione Terra are other popular attractions.
Restaurants in Pozzuoli

1. Cattedrale di Pozzuoli

Rione Terra, Pozzuoli Italy http://www.cattedralepozzuoli.it
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5.0 based on 166 reviews

Cattedrale di Pozzuoli

Reviewed By Navigator813739

Situated in the old historical part , the cathedral is half a catholic church and half a Roman temple.

2. Baia Archeological Park

Via Lucullo 94, 80070, Pozzuoli Italy +39 081 523 2739
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4.5 based on 167 reviews

Baia Archeological Park

Reviewed By BellaRoma3 - Rome, Italy

If you love history, archeology or just are curious about Ancient Rome this site is fantastic. You get a real picture of why the area originally Greek, was so prized for the romans and emperors as a zone to relax in the healing waters of the zone enjoying the spectacular views of the bay. It’s also lovely to explore without experiencing lines or crowds. You may pass one or two along the but the experience is incredible. But see it all and DON’T miss baths of mercury! That’s where the must beautiful site is (the indoor pool/ frigidarium)

3. Lago d'Averno

Pozzuoli Italy +39 339 441 7142 http://www.lagoaverno.it
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4.5 based on 423 reviews

Lago d'Averno

4. Centro Sub Pozzuoli

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4.5 based on 40 reviews

Centro Sub Pozzuoli

scuba diving and snorkeling in the best dive site of Pozzuoli's gulf and sunken city of baia, scuba course CMAS, NADD, HSA, PADI

5. Flavian Amphitheater

Corso Nicola Terracciano 75, 80078, Pozzuoli Italy +39 081 526 6007 http://www.comune.pozzuoli.na.it/index.php/anfiteatro.html
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4.5 based on 671 reviews

Flavian Amphitheater

Reviewed By Asta365 - Kent, United States

While many other Roman coliseums or amphitheaters have more striking stands and above ground sections, none that I’ve visited (Rome, Arles, Verona, Pale, Autun) can match the Flavian Amphitheater’s underground areas. Remarkably well preserved and fully accessible, these ruins will give the visitor a much better sense of the mechanics of putting on a performance during Roman times. Admittedly, this amphitheater could not put on the sea battles that are attributed to the Coliseum in Rome, but they clearly were able to support all sorts of dramatic - and gory - show which we’ve all read about. When I visited, I almost had the site to myself and really soaked it all in. Admission is very reasonable and the amphitheater is a short walk from the train station. I highly recommend a jaunt out to Pozzuoli to visit this gem.

6. Vulcano Solfatara

80078, Pozzuoli Italy +39 081 526 2341 [email protected] http://www.vulcanosolfatara.it/
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4.5 based on 1,729 reviews

Vulcano Solfatara

The Romans already knew the Solfatara since Imperial times. Strabone (66 B.C. -24 A.C.) gives the most ancient written testimony coming to us in his “Strabonis geographica”, indicating it with the name “Forum Vulcani”, dwelling of the god Volcano, entrance to Hades. The Solfatara opens up officially to visitors in the year 1900, although it was since time immemorial destination for its renown volcanic phenomena, for the therapeutic properties of the sulfurous waters and for the hot saunas; it was in fact included among the forty most famous thermae of the Phlegreaen Fields since the Middle Ages.

7. Centro Sub Campi Flegrei

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Centro Sub Campi Flegrei

Diving Center - Centro Sub Campi Flegrei. Dives & Snorkeling in the Underwater Archaeology Park of Baia CENTRO SUB CAMPI FLEGREI was established in 1992 and is orientated towards recreational diving activities. The diving centre is situated in the area of the Phlegraean Fields, in Pozzuoli, location Lucrino direct on the shore of the underwater Archaeology Park of Baiae where all the facilities associated with beach front diving activities, e.g. showers, changing rooms, equipment rinsing facilities, tank filling station, jetty for the boats, bars, sun decks, etc., are to be found.

8. Macellum (Temple of Serapis)

Via Serapide, Pozzuoli Italy http://www.cir.campania.beniculturali.it/luoghi-della-cultura/pozzuoli-macellum-c.d.-tempio-di-serapide
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4.5 based on 410 reviews

Macellum (Temple of Serapis)

Pozzuoli is billed in travel books as being a town filled with archaeological sites. When one arrives in Pozzuoli one is greeted with litter, bad signage, and several easy-to-find archaeological sites which are overgrown with weeds and covered in trash. I never made it to the top archilogical site (the Flavian Amphitheater) because of bad signage and general disgust with the city. The street address above marks roughly the center point of the city.

Reviewed By artoffact

As an archaeologist, I visit many similar places, so I'm just writing on the things that strike me here, not trying to summarize the importance of the site. It struck me how well-preserved the plan of the structure is. This isn't a "given" in any archaeological site. I also took photos of two things especially: the evidence of marine creatures on the columns, a puzzle that helped lead to the understanding of Bradyseism, and the sage placement of public latrines at the corners. Modern architects and city planners should take a lesson from the sensible pragmatism on display here.

9. Rione Terra

80078, Pozzuoli Italy +39 081 1993 6286 [email protected] http://www.comune.pozzuoli.na.it/index.php/il-rione-terra.html
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4.5 based on 453 reviews

Rione Terra

The underground archaeological tour of Rione Terra is a journey in the ancient Roman colony, Puteoli , founded in 194 BC and soon became the commercial port of Rome. The course is located below the tuff rock overlooking the Gulf of Pozzuoli, between Nisida and Bay, and runs along the principal axes of the Roman city, hinges and decumani. The visitor, strolling along the streets of Puteoli, Will be fascinated by the architecture of many buildings, the granaries, the oven for processing and baking bread (pistrinum) with millstones almost intact, from cryptoporticos, the workshops and warehouses. The archaeological itinerary is enriched by multimedia installations that guide the audience to discover the activities that took place in ancient Puteoli. You can visit the site in the days Saturday , Sunday and public holidays with entrance every hour from 9am to 12pm and from 13:30 to 16:30 . To access it will be necessary to book by phone from Monday to Sunday.

10. Caseificio Bufale

Via Domitiana 38, 80078 Arco Felice, Pozzuoli Italy +39 081 804 2180 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/caseificiobufale/
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4.5 based on 49 reviews

Caseificio Bufale

La nostra passione Il caseificio Bufalè nasce l’8 Giugno 2016 È situato in via Domitiana ad Arcofelice – Pozzuoli. Ex negozio di abbigliamento, trasformato nel giro di 1 anno, in un vero e proprio CASEIFICIO con produzione annessa. L’approvvigionamento della materia prima cuore della mozzarella, il latte, proviene dalla nostra azienda agricola. Il sogno della famiglia Piccolo si realizza nel 2016 con la nascita del caseificio summenzionato, gestito da Maria Luisa Piccolo e dai suoi fratelli. Il caseificio è una attività aperta 24 ore, di notte per la produzione dei formaggi, su tutti la mozzarella che sta riscontrando un sorprendente successo grazie alla qualità e bontà così delicata e genuina; e di giorno aperto al pubblico per la rispettiva vendita. Pieno di progetti e sviluppi futuri, il caseificio Bufalè è pronto ad espandersi su molte altre zone d’Italia, al fine di soddisfare anche i nostri clienti più lontani dalla regione campana.

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