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Flavian Amphitheater
4.5
717 reviews
#3 of 65 things to do in Pozzuoli
Ancient Ruins
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9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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4.5
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Escape48798135149
Chichester, UK171 contributions
Unlike the Colosseum you can breathe and feel the historic atmosphere here.
Oct 2022
Unfortunately, the arena remains closed to the public for health and safety reasons.

The site is still very much worth a visit in order to explore the underground passages and chambers where gladiators, slaves and freemen roamed and exotic animals were caged, in order to entertain the public in the 3rd largest amphitheatre in Italy. (behind the Colosseum, Rome and the amphitheatre at Capua)
A guide is helpful as there are plenty of interesting things that could be missed if you have not carefully studied the site before arrival. E.g., the places where the lift mechanisms would have been. Access points including internal stairs and where the wooden bridges would have been placed across the down ramps to enable the 40k spectators to move around the stadium.
Written October 24, 2022
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Asta365
Kent, TX537 contributions
Superlative Underground Access
Sep 2020 • Friends
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.
Written September 27, 2020
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bhc19742
Leixlip 3 contributions
Amazing experience getting up close to history
Jul 2022 • Family
We had visited the colluseum in Rome the day before. It was crammed with tourists, almost impossible to enjoy despite the grandeur of the surroundings. Then we stumbled on this gem by accident.
We visited in the early afternoon and quite literally had the entire complex to ourselves, we could walk around and beneath the amphitheatre in total comfort and marvel at the construction that was still in decent shape 2000 years after being built. If you are in the area it is well worth the visit.
Written July 28, 2022
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Hannah F
29 contributions
Underground parts interesting but main ampitheatre not currently open
Sep 2021 • Couples
Entrance is currently free as you can’t enter the actual amphitheatre. There was a fire in July 2021 and the area inside the amphitheatre was all closed off still which was a shame. However, we were still able to access the underground area which was very interesting and atmospheric! Signage to the ampitheatre is fairly poor
Written September 18, 2021
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dave s
Bude, UK712 contributions
Too important to miss, but a shame about the access restrictions
Apr 2022
A must-see for anyone interested in history visiting Pozzuoli, given that it is the third largest amphitheatre in Italy.. However, access to the above ground parts is limited to glimpses from the periphery. The areas below ground are accessible, and very interesting. More information in the form of a guidebook or leaflet would have been welcome.
Written April 19, 2022
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BellaRoma3
Rome, Italy75 contributions
Absolutely worth exploring
Aug 2020
The site which is easy to reach on foot in the town of pozzuoli is an absolute treasure. Unlike visiting the “mother ship” or Colosseum in Rome, you can wander both below and around without dodging other tourists or waiting on line. We walked right in and passed one family and one guide with 2 clients during our 1 long visit. The lower level is particularly suggestive to see. I wouldn’t miss it if you are in the area of beautiful Campi Flegrei.
Written August 30, 2020
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Peter K
Pozzuoli, Italy22 contributions
A hidden gem
Oct 2012 • Friends
Pozzuoli is a hidden gem. Why is it so overlooked? The amphitheatre is truly magnificent, apart from the obscure opening times - every 40 minutes, shut Tuesday. Then the temple of Neptune and scattered ruins down into the port itself to look at the Temple. Just get the Metro from Naples to Pozzuoli Solfatara, right out of the station, and right down the hill and you're there. No food, no shop, a small entrance fee. Parking - as usual - is difficult but not impossible. I live here, I see it every day. It ceases to amaze me. Pozzuoli is where St Paul landed when he was taken to Rome, it's actually mentioned in the Bible (Acts, in those days it was known as Puteoli). A little further to the west and you can see the Gates of Hades. It's all here. Living history, enjoy. The people are so helpful and friendly.
Written October 11, 2012
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Tom_Ottantatre
Zuienkerke, Belgium725 contributions
best amfitheater I ever visited
Apr 2013 • Couples
I was dazzeled by the fact that you could enter the quarters in which the animals and gladiators were waiting to enter the arena.
Never Iw as able to see this, even not in Rome in the colosseum.

AMAZING
Written April 15, 2013
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avner51
Gedera2 contributions
For archeology lovers. This is the third great amphitheatre of the Roman Empire.
Sep 2012 • Friends
It is in a better condition then the Colosseum, especially the arena and the underground rooms. Highly recommended.
Written October 30, 2012
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Peter K
Pozzuoli, Italy22 contributions
Amphitheatre at Pozzuoli
Oct 2012 • Friends
The third largest and least busy in Italy. If you are interested in Rome this is essential. Pozzuoli is full of temples, bath houses and incidental buildings which form part of its infrastructure.
Written October 11, 2012
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  • Sat - Sun 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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