Pozzuoli

Pozzuoli is where the Romans went to have fun

#RIONE TERRA - The seventeenth-century buildings of Pozzuoli's precious millenary fortress hide an entire ancient city, now open to the public.

 

#THE HISTORIC CENTRE - The historic centre of Pozzuoli is the archetype of a fishermen village. Rows of colorful houses seem drawn around the harbor. Pedestrian streets of shops lead to the heart of the town: Piazza della Repubblica. A real living room where young and old meet to spend time outdoors.

 

#POZZUOLI'S WATERFRONT - In addition to places rich in history, Pozzuoli has another arrow in its bow: the waterfront. Along the seafront, there are pubs, pizzerias, night clubs and restaurants. The latter, in particular, can count on fresh fish from the town's fish market.

 

#ROMAN POZZUOLI - Pozzuoli is almost unique in the panorama of Roman cities. Right here, there are many traces of an active life already millennia ago, which, even today, offers dozens of unique and peculiar attractions.

#GEOLOGY - Pozzuoli is a land tormented by geological forces. And right here, in the middle of the Phlegraean fields, it is possible to see a seething crater: the Solfatara. With its disturbing and seductive fumaroles, the Solfatara volcano reminds us of how active the earth is.

 

#LAKE AVERNUS - Myth and reality mix in this mirror of gloomy water. In Virgil's Aeneid, Lake Avernus, is the place where Aeneas descends into Hades. In reality, it's a great location to enjoy birdwatching, a walk, a bit of jogging and, why not, a pleasant picnic by its shores.

 

#THE PHLEGRAEAN ISLANDS - Ischia and Procida are both just a few miles from Pozzuoli. Therefore, if you want to relax in one of Ischia's thermal springs or take a look at the charming Procida, the trip is feasible.

Where to Stay

Villa Avellino

Contemporary comforts in historic settings and a convenient base to explore the wonders of the Bay of Naples.

£ 490 per person - 3 nights

Villa Avellino

Contemporary comforts in historic settings and a convenient base to explore the wonders of the Bay of Naples.

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