Flavian Amphitheater
Flavian Amphitheater
4.4
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
Closed
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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Escape48798135149
Chichester, UK217 contributions
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.
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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evonwise17
Windsor, UK246 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
I had this amazing amphitheater to myself on a Sunday afternoon in October. I was blown away by the excellent condition of the structure. Particularly the underground tunnels with striking arches and the columns and statues that had been relocated down there over the centuries. There are hourly guided tours over the winter and as my guide didn’t have much English she let me wander around, first the underground and then the overground structure. There were lots of informative notices dotted around and in all I spent nearly an hour wandering! This was the third largest amphitheater of the roman empire (after the coliseum) and it is amazing condition. An hour well spent!
Written October 24, 2023
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Lesley W
Adelaide, Australia17 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
I loved this place as it’s right off the usual tourist route so you get to enjoy it without the crowds …. When I visited I was literally the only person there! Underneath is so intact and awe inspiring you can almost feel the atmosphere. Totally recommend it as not far from Naples.
Written August 23, 2023
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Arthur
Amsterdam, The Netherlands5 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
After the busy Naples relaxed Pozzuoli .Apart to see that due to bradyseism the Marcellum is dry.Amphitheater and Solfatara are no longer accessible.Campi Flerei can only be booked as a guided flegraisch tour max 4 pers. 250 euro. Volcano very restless shocks palpable.
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Written June 24, 2024
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Hannah F
33 contributions
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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Lynn J
43 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
What an eerie experience walking through the underground passages of this amphitheatre with not another human being in sight. It was so quiet and all I could hear was the occasional caw of a bird.
There was very little information and I'm sure many, many things were missed that woud have been interesting to know. f i was visiting again I'd definitely source a guide nevertheless I'm pleased I visited.
Friendly staff. Thank you.
There was very little information and I'm sure many, many things were missed that woud have been interesting to know. f i was visiting again I'd definitely source a guide nevertheless I'm pleased I visited.
Friendly staff. Thank you.
Written September 21, 2023
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Asta365
Kent, TX601 contributions
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
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.
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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dave s
Bude, UK721 contributions
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, Italy90 contributions
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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From Naples, what is the best way to go to Pozzuoli? What is the best way to go to visit the Amphitheater Falvius? Any travel tips appreciated...
Written January 22, 2015
The Metro Line 2 (at Piazza Garibaldi or Piazza Cavour). It brings you on the upper side of Pozzuoli, just on the back of the amphitheater. With the ticket of the amphitheater you can visit three other site (Baths of Baia, Castle of Baia aka Museum of Phlegraean Fields and the site of Cuma). From Pozzuoli you can move in the other Phlegraean village with the buses. Bus called "Bacoli" for the two sites of Baia (you can take it just out the amphitheater) and bus 12 for Cuma (you can take it down to the harbor). The day off of the amphitheater is Tuesday, the Baia's ones is Monday. Have a nice travel!
Written March 24, 2015
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