The rich heritage of the Campi Flegrei

The beauty of Campania have no limits, are enclosed in large areas to explore and play, one of these is the area of Campi Flegrei, which according to the ancient Greek name means "burning" and "fire."

This portion of land is of volcanic origin, and even today in the territory are easily recognizable over twenty craters and volcanic systems, most of which is due to the known phenomenon of bradyseism (periodic raising and lowering of the ground).

Of particular note is the Solfatara, located 3 km away from the town of Pozzuoli, an ancient inactive crater, which continues to maintain a secondary activity of "fumarole" jets from the typical hot sulphurous smell. A visit to solfatara is certainly interesting to discover the natural beauty and geological points that make this land so characteristic.

Here is a detailed list of all locations within the site of the Campi Flegrei: Agnano, Bacoli, Bagnoli, Baia, Cuma, Fuorigrotta, Fusaro, Miseno, Monte di Procida, Nisida, Pianura, Pozzuoli, Soccavo, Vivara. Visit them all would be a 'firm, but we like to refer you the highlights, that deserve your attention, such as Cumae, an important archaeological site, which is the living testimony of ancient Greek columns in Italy, nestled amid lush vegetation you can see the Acropolis and its significant remains including the Sybil's cave, the temple of Apollo and the temple of Jupiter.

Another beautiful place is the small island of ex Nisida, currently attached to the mainland by a long bridge, here you will find a lush nature, and you can spend an enjoyable day of relaxation, is currently a military garrison, but the past of this island gave his best, and today still has much to tell.

Last but not least also Fusaro, one of the destinations chosen by swimmers looking to cool off, you can recreate and enjoy the warm sunshine, and you can also visit the remains of the house of Servilius Vata, a real military fort, where they were found beautiful statues of ancient emperors.

The history of the Campi Flegrei is so vast and interesting, who manages to capture your interest head-on, flooding with its innate beauty.