📷 Baku, CC BY-SA 4.0Archaeological Park of Cuma
Pozzuoli, Italy
One of the earliest Greek colonies in Italy, with a trapezoid rock-cut gallery known as the Cave of the Sibyl and temple ruins on the acropolis above the sea. Quieter than Pompeii; there is parking at the entrance.
Cumae is regarded as one of the first Greek colonies in the West. Euboeans from Chalcis founded it in the second half of the 8th century BC from Pithekoussai (Ischia). The archaeological park lies near Pozzuoli. It includes the acropolis and the lower town, the actual settlement area.
On the highest level of the acropolis stood the so-called Temple of Jupiter, which is still being studied, and on the lower level the Temple of Apollo; both were linked by the Via Sacra, paved in the Augustan period. The Antro della Sibilla is a gallery cut into the tuff and connected with the acropolis's defensive system. The lower town has the forum, the capitol and baths.
Reid's Italy suggests visiting the Sibyl's passage first and then following the path up to the Temple of Jupiter; in the passage side tunnels let in daylight, and at the end lies the rectangular room where the Sibyl is said to have sat. Between 1924 and 1934 Amedeo Maiuri and Vittorio Spinazzola investigated the acropolis. According to the Ministry of Culture, booking is compulsory, entry to the Antro is limited to 25 people at a time and the stay to 120 minutes (as of October 2026); check the current rules.
- Nearest town
- Pozzuoli, Italy
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 40.8480, 14.0540
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is Archaeological Park of Cuma?
Archaeological Park of Cuma is in Pozzuoli, Italy, at GPS 40.8480, 14.0540. It is about 6 km from Bacoli.
Can you camp near Archaeological Park of Cuma?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Ideal Camping, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 9 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Archaeological Park of Cuma?
Archaeological Park of Cuma is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Naples’ volcanoes, Herculaneum and the Royal Palace of Caserta.
What is there to see near Archaeological Park of Cuma?
Places worth a stop nearby: Flavian Amphitheatre, Pozzuoli (7 km), Herculaneum excavations (25 km), Mount Vesuvius crater path (31 km) and Royal Palace of Caserta (34 km).
When is the best time to visit Archaeological Park of Cuma?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)