Paestum - Archaeological Sites Parco Archeologico di Paestum The Archaeological Park of Paestum, in the province of Salerno, is located in the well-known homonymous locality and is known thanks to the three Doric temples, among the best preserved of antiquity: the Temple of Neptune, the Basilica, the Temple of Ceres. The walls are one of the best preserved fortified circuits in the whole of Magna Grecia, almost 5 kilometers long. In the area of the Roman city, in addition to the Capitolium, there are other significant remains: the Forum, the Amphitheatre, and the remains of many religious buildings. The site has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Ascea - Archaeological Sites Acropoli In the Acropolis of the ancient Elea-Velia polis in the municipality of Ascea, you can immediately notice the remains of the Greek theater dating back to the 3rd century BC and at the top the Ionian temple.
Benevento - Archaeological Sites Teatro Romano The Roman Theatre (2nd century) of Benevento was built and finished in 200 AD by Emperor Hadrian. We will find the cavea and the theater scene well preserved. The latter was used for performances of shows, theater and dance. To give light to the underground structures of the theater, several houses above venerate destroyed with the archaeological works of 1890.
Benevento - Archaeological Sites Arco di Traiano The highest example of the Roman era in the city. It dates back to the second century and has only one arch. The beams are decorated with reliefs of military content.
Pozzuoli - Archaeological Sites Anfiteatro Flavio The Amphitheater was built in the first century AD by the architects themselves of the famous Colosseum. Its size is large (149 x 116 m) and its complex structure included a porch, three arches, the arena, the cavea and the basement. It is one of the most important archaeological evidence of the area that tells a lot about the history of Pozzuoli. The monument is available to all interested parties.
Pozzuoli - Archaeological Sites Parco archeologico romano Rione Terra The archaeological area was an ancient area inhabited in the second century BC. It is a question of retracing the whole history of the evolution of Pozzuoli, as physical testimonies within the Terra Ward create a link of history from the first Roman and Greek colonizations, up to modernity. Over the years he suffered a lot of damage. It is still in the process of restoration.
Pozzuoli - Archaeological Sites Acropoli di Cuma Cuma or 'Kyme' for the Greeks, is the oldest colony of Magna Grecia and the West, established in the 8th century BC. It lost its power in 1207 with the invasion of the Neapolitans. The Acropolis of Cuma is formed by eruptive rocks and fortification walls, and the 'Temple of Apollo, 'which is located on the lower terrace. On the upper one, instead, is the “Temple of Jupiter”. According to Virgil, it was mythical seat of the priestess Apollo.
Ercolano - Archaeological Sites Teatro The theatre which is placed at the edge of the archeological site is believed to have been accommodating an approximated two thousand spectator.
Castellammare di Stabia - Archaeological Sites Scavi Archeologici The Archaeological Excavations of Castellammare di Stabia have brought to light several villas and residential buildings as well as residential districts of the ancient city of Stabiae. The origins of the city date back to the 7th century BC and from historical materials it appears to have been destroyed by Silla and the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The remains were found on the edge of the Poggio di Varano of several villas, including that of San Marco and Villa Arianna which is the oldest.
Bacoli - Archaeological Sites Baia - Tempio di Diana The Temple of Diana is located within the municipal territory of Bacoli in the province of Naples. It is an archaeological site located in Baia. The building has special architectural and decorative elements of the time. The Temple was characterized by a colossal ogival dome, today collapsed in half. The construction looks like a large circular classroom enrolled in an octagon.
Naples - Archaeological Sites Catacombe di San Gennaro Italy is well known in tunnels on extensive scale, ambulatories of the highest order, and gratifying chapels and cubicles. The best of all these are located at The Catacombs of San Gennaro. The point has underground Christian sites for burial ceremonies. The place is open from Monday to Saturday staring from 10.00 to 17.00 hours while people may access the services on Sundays from 10.00 to 13.00 p.m.
Capri - Archaeological Sites Villa Damecuta Excavations at the Villa began in 1937 under the direction of Amedo Maiuri. Among the findings that were salvaged are fragments of columns made from pure Greek marble. These points out the villas rich décor of marble floors, stucco work, decorations and art works.
Pompei - Archaeological Sites Palestra Grande It is found behind the amphitheater and occupies a very large area. It measures 141 meters by 137 meters. It is a public area that is used as a public gymnasium and a ground for exercises. It was specifically meant for youths and men who participated in sporting activities like wrestling, swimming, discus and for running. At its center is a large swimming pool.
Pompei - Archaeological Sites Tempio di Apollo It is located on the western side of the Forum to the north of the Basilica. It is the oldest building in the Forum and was built by the Greeks. Estruscan items and some other oldest remains were discovered here which dates back to the 575 BC. A tour to this place gives you a beautiful glimpse of how beautiful temples were devoted to the gods of the Ancient Rome.
Pompei - Archaeological Sites Casa della caccia antica This is an attractive building in Pompei that is located a short distance from the House of Faun when heading towards the Porta di Nola gate. It has got many frescoes of hunting scenes. It contains some very fine examples of the 4th style generation. On the walls of the 2nd cubiculum are the winter and autumn personifications. There are other beautiful decorations inside this great historical house.
Pompei - Archaeological Sites Basilica It is a wonderful public building that is located to the south west corner of the Forum. It was specifically used as a place of administering justice as well as where trade was carried on. The building’s main hall consists of a long columnar nave. Shaped tiles covered with stucco were used in the construction of these columns.
Pompei - Archaeological Sites Casa del Poeta Tragico This is a house that is located in the Region VI across from the Forum baths. At its entry is a Latin word "cave canem" which means "beware the dog". There is also a decoration of a mosaic dog at the entrance which depicts all the features of a live dog. It contains a lot of paintings of Greek mythological subjects than any other place in the whole of Pompei.
Ercolano - Archaeological Sites Casa del Bicentenario This house excavation was finished in 1938 two hundred years after the official digging had started hence named bicentenary. This house is decorated with frescoes and a cross that probably could be the oldest artifact testifying Christianity in Roman Empire.
Ercolano - Archaeological Sites Casa Sannitica This house has an arrangement that was distinctive of the Samnites, an ancient community that lived in this mountainous part. The remains of the casa Sannitica has its rooms decorated with frescoes with this impressive atrium that is kilted by gallery with lonic columns
Ercolano - Archaeological Sites Casa dei Cervi This is a rich patrician mansion which probably is one of the most beautiful houses overlooking the Bay. The house is well decorated with numerous frescoes and artworks including a marvelous sculptured group of stags being attacked by dogs.
Ercolano - Archaeological Sites Pistrinum An inscription on this building states that the bakery belonged to one Sextus Patulus Felix. A large oven and mills can be seen at the backyard of the baker’s.
Ercolano - Archaeological Sites Casa a Graticcio This house derives its name from the wooden trellis which formed the graticcio (framework) of its walls. This house is the only antique example of this technique of construction.
Ercolano - Archaeological Sites Casa del Mosaico di Nettuno e Anfitrite This is another archeological site of a house equipped with a shop having its counter facing to the street. The nymphaeum is decorated by mosaics that depict Amphitrite and Neptune.
Conza della Campania - Archaeological Sites Parco archeologico The Archaeological Park represents a great monumental wealth. Visiting the park we pass by observing the feudal palaces, the ancient walls and the 11 Roman tombs of the necropolis. The park has suffered several damages due to natural causes, but despite this it continues to maintain its characteristics. In 1977, during the excavations, the walls of a Roman amphitheatre were unearthed.
Ascea - Archaeological Sites Terme Ellenistiche It is a Hellenistic spa dating back to the 3rd century BC important because it is unique in its kind in Magna Grecia. Inside, there is a dressing room, calidarium and bathtub.
Naples - Archaeological Sites Scavi San Lorenzo Maggiore The archaeological excavations began in the eighties, and ended in May 2009. The ancient structure had in the center a newsstand with columns that are supposed to host a fountain. The stratification of the excavations, allowed the knowledge of the various historical phases of the city. The area has been open to the public since 1993.
Naples - Archaeological Sites Complesso Archeolog.Vico Carminiello The archaeological site of Carminiello ai Mannesi is located inside the ancient center of Naples. The archaeological complex was unearthed by the bombings of 1943. It is a large complex of about 700 square meters, and occupied the surface of an entire block. It was created as a large private domus in the Republican age, and at the end of the first century AD, it was converted into a spa complex.
Pozzuoli - Archaeological Sites Necropoli Romana It is a very important monument for the large number of tombs. The buildings were built in the ancient gates of Pozzuoli at different ages and from ancient times they have been transformed into Christian cemeteries. Some of these buildings today are used as cellars or olive trees for sheep and goats. The presence of the numerous semicircular cavities is explained by the fact that the pagans used cremation for the dead. Some tombs still have the interior decoration intact, but almost all the tombs over time have been tampered with or subject to theft.
Pozzuoli - Archaeological Sites Tempio di Nettuno The temple built between the 1st and 2nd century AD was used until the fourth century. The construction has undergone several restorations. Currently, the property has a decent state of conservation. Of the classic scheme of succession calidarium-tepidarium-frigidarium, now only the frigidarium with the remains of the original environments is visible.
San Salvatore Telesino - Archaeological Sites Anfiteatro Antica Telesia The Amphitheater of Ancient Telesia is located outside the northwestern gate of the ancient city of Sannitic origin. The structure still retains some parts of vomitory and some arches on which the steps leaning. From the inscriptions found we testify to the existence of a school of gladiators and a Roman theater.
Naples - Archaeological Sites Terme di Agnano The Terme di Agnano, are dating back to Greek times, but the ruins that we still find today, are purely Roman. Towards the end of the 19th century, the entire area was reconsidered, reevaluating the ancient sulphurous springs and those of therapeutic waters. In 1911 they were opened to the public. Over the years the structure has undergone various restorations and modifications, which have brought to light archaeological remains of the ancient Roman baths.
Naples - Archaeological Sites Catacombe di San Gauduso The catacomb of the African S. Gaudioso, is thought to have arrived in Naples in 439 following the persecution of the Aryan king of the Generic Vandals. The peculiarity is the burial of the skulls of the deceased recessed in the walls of the ambulacrum. The interior of the catacomb has frescoes and mosaics dating from the 5th-6th century and also sculptures belonging to the time of the construction of the basilica.
Pompei - Archaeological Sites Foro di pompei It is the main square of the famous city. It was once an uncovered place, where there were numerous shops built entirely of lava and tuff. Once the Romans conquered Pompeii, everything was rebuilt, in fact the shops were shot down together with the famous Temple of Apollo.
Salerno - Archaeological Sites Fratte di Salerno The archaeological site of Fratte is located on the northern outskirts of Salerno. The remains date back to the 6th century BC, time when it was an Etruscan city, inhabited later by the Samnites until Roman times. The excavations brought to light some tombs, a cistern near the acropolis area, clay settling tanks, wells and canals. The archaeological materials found are preserved at the Provincial Archaeological Museum of Salerno.
Ariano Irpino - Archaeological Sites Antiquarium The Antiquarium, which is located in the old Palazzo Anzani, collects a large collection of archaeological elements that date back to the prehistoric period up to the present day. The materials that make up the exhibition were found in Ariano Irpino and in the surrounding areas. Inside the Antiquarium there are many rooms, each contains different types of archaeological evidence.
Pompei - Archaeological Sites Scavi archeologici di Pompei The archaeological excavations of the city of Pompeii represent the remains of the ancient Roman city destroyed in 79 AD by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The excavations began in 1748. Today the city is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The discoveries gave birth to the ancient Roman holiday villas “Roman otii”.
Nola - Archaeological Sites Anfiteatro Romano The Roman Amphitheatre of Nola was built during the first century BC and was also referred to as “Brick Amphitheatre”. It is located close to the republican walls of the ancient city and during the excavations performed in the twentieth century six pillars of limestone decorated with scenes of trophies and weapons came to light.