Things to do in Bacoli Italy – what to see attractions and activities

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.

Built in a strategic place at the end of the fifteenth century by Alfonso of Aragon, it was part of a program for the construction of fortification systems that extended throughout Italy by Aragon. It is a large architectural complex of Roman origin. It has had times of abandonment, but now, thanks to the reconstructions, it is in excellent condition and works as a museum, with various archaeological objects, even very rare.

The Archaeological Museum of the Phlegraean Fields is located in the municipality of Bacoli. It was established in 1993, and is located inside the Aragonese fortress, which is located south of the Gulf of Baia. The Museum houses a large collection of prehistoric archaeological objects.

The Lower Tower or the so-called anti-Saracen Tower dates back to medieval times. It stands at Misero, which is a hamlet of the municipality of Bacoli, in the province of Naples. Near the Tower there are still ruins of barracks and fortifications, present since World War II. It had the function of protecting and supervising against the phenomenon of banditism. The building has architectural and decorative elements typical of the Middle Ages.

The Aragonese Castle was built by Alfonso of Aragon at the end of the fifteenth century for the defense of the Gulf of Pozzuoli from the Moors. The building consists of a series of fortifications linked together. The castle has a strategic position that allows for a wide view that prevented the enemies from approaching. The castle of Baia is home to the Archaeological Museum of the Phlegraean Fields for its dominant position compared to the archaeological sites of the Phlegraean Campi.