Capua Spartacus Arena: Amphitheater with your Archaeologist

Overview

The name of Capua is now found in the title of the modern city, Santa Maria Capua Vetere. Caserta and this once prosperous and lively Roman city are located a few kilometers apart. The Campano Amphitheater stands out for its remarkable state of preservation; some believe it served as an inspiration for the construction of Rome's Colosseum. Those interested may also visit the Gladiator Museum close by, which displays some decoration from the amphitheater along with a simulation of a real gladiator fight. Furthermore, at the Archaeological Museum one can admire artifacts that testify to Capua's ancient past. An unexpected discovery made during building works was Mitreo: this small site still contains frescoes and seating arrangements that take visitors back to 3rd century AD.

What’s included

• A professional Archaeological Guide providing guidance

What’s Exclude

• Entrance tickets to the Archaeological Area: 2,5 euro per person

What To Expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Anfiteatro Campano, Via Galatina Piazza I Ottobre 81055 Santa Maria Capua, 81055 Santa Maria Capua Vetere Italy

The Campano Amphitheatre boasts an impressive state of preservation and may have served as the model for Rome's Colosseum. It was later embellished by emperors Adriano and Antonino Pio.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Museo dei Gladiatori, Piazza Ottobre I, Santa Maria Capua Vetere Italy

The Gladiator Museum displays a reconstruction of an authentic gladiator duel along with some remaining decorations from the amphitheater.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Museo Archeologico dell'Antica Capua, Via Roberto d'Angio' 48, 81055 Santa Maria Capua Vetere Italy
< br >Inside the Archaeological Museum of ancient Capua are artifacts dating back to the Iron Age through Sannita times and culminating in Roman domination.< br >< br >Duration : 20 minutes < br >< br >< b > Stop At : Mitreo , Via D 'Angio , 48 , 00047 Santa Maria Capua Vetere Italy < br >< br > The Mitreo is a little-known discovery found during construction works . Here visitors can admire frescoes and seating from the 3rd century AD which recall practices connected to worshiping the god Mitra. < br >< br > Duration : 20 minutes

Additional Information

• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Transportation is wheelchair accessible
• Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Most travelers can participate
• Face masks required for travelers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
• Gear/equipment sanitized between use
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Voucher Requirements

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Departure Time

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10/25/2019 - 6/21/2024

Departure Point

Anfiteatro Campano, Piazza Adriano, 81055 Santa Maria Capua Vetere CE, Italy

Hotel Pickup

Yes

Return Details

Returns to original departure point