Anfiteatro Flavio Neroniano

One of the greatest Amphitheatres, but with so many competing ancient Roman sights in the area it doesn't seem to get the number of visitors it deserves. That's your gain if you visit. On the surface the gladiatorial arena is well preserved, but it's underground that this amphitheatre really shines. Unusually you can visit the underground rooms and tunnels where they would have held the wild animals that would be lifted up into the arena, along with complex environmental stages, and of course where the gladiators prepared to fight and die. Watch the fight scenes in the movie Gladiator to get an idea of just how complex and dramatic these events would have been, and then wander through and up into the arena imagining how it must have been.

It was free the day we visited because it was the first Sunday of the month, but even then there was only a handful of people there with us.

This site is currently being worked on and entrance is limited to the center of the amphitheater. You can't access the underground area, surrounding grounds, or seats. Entrance was free the day I was there. In spite of the limitations, it is an amazing experience to stand in an amphitheater. It is close to the metro station, perhaps 300m. Would definitely recommend seeing it if you are in the area.

Well preserved and practically empty. Worth a visit if you're in the region.

Anfiteatro Flavio di Pozzuoli was an incredible archeological site to visit. We arrived for a tour in the late afternoon, and it was too hot to visit the amphitheater, but the cool part was getting to see the incredibly well-preserved basement area. I've seen the Colloseum in Rome, and while this site doesn't have the size and grandeur as the Rome colloseum, the Pozzuoli Colloseum is just as cool to see and learn about its history.

An incredible journey into the past by walking in the footsteps of gladiators.

The arena itself is well preserved and it features perhaps the most well-preserved underground area of any of the remaining arenas. Also unique is the 43-meter hole in the arena floor that would have been used to raise and lower stage sceneries during performances.

If this arena were located in Rome, it would be swamped with visitors. But because it's in Pozzuoli, I nearly had the place to myself. A true "pinch me" moment.

Note that the upper arena itself is not currently open to the public as of 4 Jan23. But it's still well worth the five euro admissions.

We visited the amphitheater during its opening hours and was delighted by the serene atmosphere with fewer crowds. The experience allowed me to appreciate the historical significance of the site without distraction. It's certainly a must-visit spot in Pozzuoli, providing an authentic glimpse into the past.

Busier than last time we visited.
This location is the third largest amphitheatre in Europe and the most complete.
It is conveniently located a very short distance from the Pozzuoli Solfatara rail station, and is like a Roman scrapyard of marble statues, columns and friezes... all stored within the huge remains of the stadium, which was on the verge of being dismantled even as it became lost to time.

Basement is so well preserved and has a very eerie feeling. The Arena has got so much history I would definitely recommend this place to visit. A good place to also escape the crowds.

Forget all about Colosseum if you don't want to pay €60+ for a guided tour and wait in line for a long time. For €3,5 per person you get to experience this gem of an amphitheatre (4th biggest in Italy and with the best preserved underground system - much more preserved than Colosseum). Also, barely any people.

Amazing location to view a little bit of history. Be prepared for walking avoid going on a rainy day because the drainage system is not available but it is a good experience

Better than the amplitheather of capia? 1. The signs were also in English, 2 the underground was open to roam around. 3. The underground and topside were in excellent shape over. Definitely recommend seeing both but see this one last! It didn't take long to go though it. It is $4 euro amd there was no guided tour part. There are bathrooms but I had to pay and find parking outside of the area. But definitely worth it!

I went there in 2005 with my wife and parents in law. It was a most impressive monument and we all realised how privelaged we were to see it. We sat in the shade of one of the great arches and had a very British picnick of fine italian ingredients. Magnificent

Very nice place. The basement is amazing. You can buy the tickets and access both the basement and the theater. We spent just over an hour exploring the place you can park in area around it.

One of the largest discovered and accessible amphitheatres in Italy. Gladiators fought with wild beasts here. Up to 20,000 spectators could visit the amphitheater.

Had a wonderful morning looking around the Ampitheatre. If you have done Pompeii or Herculaneum then this is well worth a visit. It is rare to be able to see the spaces beneath an ampitheatre and see how it all fits together. A really great example of a Roman ampitheatre and well worth a visit.

Sadly, we could not go into the Ampitheatre itself due to a fire, but have been into many others and so was not such a loss.

The Anfiteatro is in very good condition. It is located in my hometown, and I am proud of it. I have always loved it, and love to go to it.
The Anfiteatro is a must if you are in Pozzuoli, the entry ticket is about € 6.00.
Also, just so you know, the first Sunday of each month you can visit more than 480 museums, archeological sites and monuments all across Italy for free.

Amazing history and the price was minimal. Kids under 18 free and adults were 4 Euros. Make sure to down load google translator it was helpful.

If you are interested in visiting a coliseum where you can walk through the underground passages where ferocious animals and gladiators would emerge from, you need to visit this site.

Excellent! Short walk from the pozzouli stop and it's very interesting! You can walk freely underground and I was surprised how well maintained it was. 4 euros entry well worth it. Stopped here on our way to Baia.

Took students here on a school trip. We were pleasantly surprised by this amphitheatre. It is unique for having being so well maintained underneath which was dug out after being covered in dirt over centuries. We randomly met Sergio, an on site office administrator who voluntarily gave us teacher’s a private tour underneath and then up to the main arena of the space. His passion and knowledge made the experience truly special and he also kindly addressed the students with some of the history of the seating and the gladiator events which took place there. If you enjoy Roman history then you must visit. I can not recommend it enough. Ciao Professore Sergio!