PUTEOLI (MODERN POZZUOLI) WAS THE EMPIRE'S BUSIEST COMMERCIAL PORT A major city whose harbour districts have been gradually swallowed by bradyseism, a volcanic ground movement unique to the Campi Flegrei that has been sinking the Bay of Pozzuoli’s coastline for centuries. Nearly two kilometres of ancient infrastructure now lies underwater. The granaries of the vicus Annianus may ultimately be the project’s most significant contribution. These submerged storage buildings are where Egyptian grain entered Rome’s distribution system. Rediscovering Rome’s Forgotten Port | Ancient Rome Live

A DOCUMENTARY TRAVERSING A SEISMIC LANDSCAPE PLACES VIEWERS INSIDE THE REGION AROUND NAPLES In Below the Clouds, Gianfranco Rosi stays on the train, camera in hand – from the Sorrentine peninsula, crowned by Vesuvius in the east, to the lesser-known craters of the Phlegraean Fields. A train line, the Cumana, heads west, reaching Pozzuoli in 25 minutes. At the end of the line lies a working port city of 75,000 people living in the basin of one of the world’s most geologically active calderas. The train is ‘my time machine’: a tour of Naples’ hidden ancient wonders | The Guardian

THE SUBMERGED RUINS OF PORTUS JULIUS LIE BENEATH THE PHLEGRAEAN WATERS Located in the northwestern part of the Gulf of Naples, the harbor was intricately connected to the nearby Lake Avernus and Lake Lucrinus through a series of canals, providing a sheltered, strategic base for the Roman navy. This innovative use of natural and man-made features allowed the harbor to serve as the primary naval port for the powerful fleet of the western Mediterranean. Portus Julius - The History Hub | Facebook

A MIX OF CHARM, CONFIDENCE, AND A TOUCH OF ARROGANCE LA NIÑA, the stage name of Carola Moccia, is a Neapolitan singer-songwriter. With the ability to blend English, Italian, and Neapolitan, she and her producer KWSK Ninja create a cutting-edge project that fuses Neapolitan folklore with globally appealing pop and urban sounds. Her latest single “GUAPPARÌA”, thanks to the Neapolitan language and acoustic sounds, takes us even further into a world of popular music and tradition. La Niña | Sugar

THE SUNKEN CITY OF BAIA ArcheoCamp, the leading autumn event dedicated to underwater archaeology, returns for its sixth edition in the extraordinary setting of the Baia Underwater Archaeological Park. This immersive initiative brings together archaeologists, divers, researchers, and professionals from across Europe to explore, study, and protect one of the most fascinating submerged sites in the Mediterranean. ArcheoCamp 2025 | DAN Europe

A REAL-LIFE 'INDIANA-JONES' DISCOVERY Near the town of Pozzuoli the remains of an ancient temple built some 2,000 years ago have been found submerged beneath the Tyrrhenian Sea. According to the study the temple is believed to be the handiwork of the Nabataean civilization—Arian nomads who are known for carving elaborate structures out of rose-colored rock. Most notably, they settled in and constructed Petra’s Treasury in Jordan, a famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. A 2,000-Year-Old Temple With Ties to ‘Indiana Jones’ Was Just Discovered Off Italy’s Coast | Robb Report

THE MULTIFACED MAR LIMONE BISTRO Neapolitan choose Pozzuoli as a relaxed residential area or head here to buy freshly caught fish, for sun-drenched morning strolls along the lovely seafront, Sunday lunches, or bustling nights out. The geometric intersection of alleys just behind the dock once lined with fishermen’s houses today is a lively area packed with restaurants and bars. Neighborhoods to Visit: Pozzuoli, Naples | Culinary Backstreets

FULL COVERAGE: SOPHIA LOREN'S BIRTHDAY The screen icon shows her range in roles ranging from Italian sirens [growing in Pozzuoli] to an Oscar-winning turn as a mother fleeing wartime horrors. Happy 90th birthday Sophia Loren! Her greatest films – ranked | The Guardian

A COMBINATION THAT CELEBRATES THE BEST OF CAMPI FLEGREI First up, Stevie meets Cristina Varchetta from the Cantine Astroni winery who introduces the Solfatara, the shallow volcanic crater at Pozzuoli. Next, she visits the Temple of Serapis, the Rione Terra, and the Eremo dei Camaldoli; Stevie then speaks to the director of the Archaeological Site of Campi Flegrei, and to a guide at the Terme di Baia. The Treasures of Campi Flegrei in Naples: The Land | Italian Wine Travel with Stevie Kim

CAMPI FLEGREI (PHLEGRAEAN FIELDS) AND SOLFATARA Pozzuoli, ITALY - The geological monster volcano hiding under Italy. You know about Mount Vesuvius, but there's a nearby 'supervolcano' with even more immense scale and power. The world is filled with wonders that inspire a sense of awe and sheer amazement. World of Wonder | BBC Reel

WHEN THE TIGERS COME OUT OF THE TRAP DOORS While in Naples, take the time to see the Flavian Amphitheater of Pozzuoli - the third largest in Italy - and see its impressive underground complexes. It was mostly used for gladiator combats. The interior of the old amphitheater remains mostly intact. Today visitors can still see parts of the gear that were sued to lift the cages up to the arena from the Hypogeum. Flavian Amphitheater of Pozzuoli: Discover One Of The Largest But Overlooked Roman Amphitheaters In Italy | The Travel

PUTEOLI SACRA, A WAY TO COMBINE ART, HISTORY, AND SOCIAL INCLUSION The port city of Pozzuoli is one of southern Italy’s oldest settlements. Tourists can now visit the newly reopened “Tempio-Duomo,” constructed by the Romans as a clifftop temple, then turned into a church. The initiative: inmates from Pozzuoli’s female jail and a nearby juvenile detention facility staff the complex, in some cases leading tours. Explore Pozzuoli—the lesser known marvel just outside of Naples | National Geographic

THE III EPOCH (5,500 - 3,800 YEARS) Underneath the vineyards and thermal spas in southern Italy, magma churns to create one of the world’s most active volcanic systems in a region known as Campi Flegrei. Outside of Naples, the 'burning fields' is a bowl-shaped depression peppered with craters. Smelly steam oozes from vents, mud gurgles from pools, and small earthquakes send shocks to hundreds of thousands of residents living in the volcano’s mouth. What are supervolcanoes and should we really be worried about them? | The Washington Post

ARCHAEOLOGISTS IDENTIFY A SUBMERGED TEMPLE OF THE NABATAEANS IN POZZUOLI Two marble altars from the Roman period. At the time, Pozzuoli, known as Puteoli in antiquity, was the main hub for goods exported from Campania. The Nabataeans - an Arab people whose territory at its apex in the 1st century B.C. stretched from the Euphrates to the Red Sea -established a base at Puteoli and constructed a shrine dedicated to the tutelary god, Dusares. Local volcanic bradyseismic activity raised and lowered the geology on the Phlegrean Peninsula that resulted in parts of Puteoli being submerged. Underwater Nabataean temple discovered in major archaeological find in Italy| The Art Newspaper

UNADULTERATED VOLCANIC WINES Things have quieted down over the millennia in the area known as the Phlegraean Fields. Legends suggest winegrowing might have begun in the Campi Flegrei as far back as 730 BCE. At the time, the Greek methods kept the plants on or near the ground, but the Romans were able to improve quality by lifting the vines up on vertical wooden stakes - the phalanxes - and planting the grapes in orderly rows. The region’s primary native white grape, Falanghina, derives its name from this ancient formation of stakes. The Wines of the Flaming Fields | Vinography

DIVING COURSES UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREE Discover Scuba Diving to look out over the underwater world. This first immersion test will be carried out in complete safety in one of the sites of the Submerged Archaeological Park of Baia. With the Campi Flegrei Sub Center you can go on your snorkeling excursion, and see mosaics, statues, remains of villas of the Roman aristocracy for thousands of years below sea level. At Christmas Give Emotions!|Centro Sub Campi Flegrei

'MISS LOLLOLOREN, I PRESUME? OR IS IT MISS LORENIGIDA?' In strict Catholic Italy, she was a child of shame: the illegitimate daughter of aspiring actress. "Whenever I walked down the streets of Pozzuoli, the boys would turn around and whistle after me.” “She’s impossible to photograph,” Sophia Loren heard the cameraman gripe. “’Her face is too short, her mouth is too big, and her nose is too long.’ Bellissima: Sophia Loren’s Love-Filled Life | Vanity Fair

"IT'S ALWAYS NAPLES" The iconic actress told of her favorite place to travel while on board the inaugural sailing of the MSC Seashore. Despite having traveled the world, Sophia Loren - the godmother of MSC Cruises' fleet - says she still considers her home a destination to be explored. Specifically,  mentioned Pozzuoli, a city a few miles west of Naples, as a highlight. Sophia Loren Has Loved 'Discovering' New Destinations — but She Always Returns to This One Place | Travel + Leisure

THE STRATIFICATION OF HISTORY IN A PLACE LIKE RIONE TERRA "Refugees fleeing tyranny in Greece came here and occupied the rock of Pozzuoli. It’s called Rione Terra,” says Adele, a local history aficionado. The Romans, but also the Spanish took turns enjoying Pozzuoli’s locale, each leaving their mark on the town, as I would see when we went to Rione Terra’s archaeological site. Pozzuoli — Not Naples Might be the Best Place to Stay in Naples | World at Large

THE ONLY CITY OUTSIDE OF ROME TO HAVE TWO AMPHITHEATERS The Flavian Amphitheater in the ancient town of Puteoli (now Pozzuoli) - with 40,000 spectators in its heyday - stands as the third-largest Roman amphitheater in Italy and its underground areas are possibly the best preserved. Though nothing remains of the minor Augustan age arena, the larger Flavian amphitheater is mostly intact. Flavian Amphitheater of Pozzuoli | Atlas Obscura