Skip menu

Baia

Overview

The ancient Roman city submerged under the sea

Near the heart of Naples, the hamlet of Baia dominates the beautiful Gulf of Pozzuoli, guarding the secrets left by history, protected by the sea. This location has been a favourite destination of Roman aristocrats for centuries, since the Roman Republic. Villas and temples have made Baia a small jewel a few kilometres from Rome, but today you can only get a small taste of that luxury. 

At the gates of the town centre, the remains of ancient imperial buildings and baths still stand, but most of the wonders lie below sea level. This “Pompeii swallowed up by the waters”, now a protected marine area, is part of the Underwater Archaeological Park of Baia. You can explore this place of rare beauty and fascination by boat, snorkelling or diving, on one of the many guided tours available. Just a few metres above the surface of the water, you can explore the remains of the domus, perfectly preserved precious mosaics, the submerged nymphaeum and the Villa a Protiro (Villa with Vestibule). 

To learn more about the history of the ancient Roman city of Baia, you can tour the Aragonese Castle, on the outskirts of the town, home to the Archaeological Museum of Campi Flegrei.

Baia

80070 Baia NA, Italia

Related articles

Islands
Procida: a crossroads of experiences for all the senses

Procida: a crossroads of experiences for all the senses

Sport
Campania: exciting panoramic flights over the Paestum archaeological park or Mount Vesuvius

Campania: exciting panoramic flights over the Paestum archaeological park or Mount Vesuvius

UNESCO
941237456

Discovering the archaeological area of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata

Nature
Campania Parks: sustainable tourism in the region's protected areas

Campania Parks: sustainable tourism in the region's protected areas

Art and culture
Campania: postcard-perfect sea and dizzying flavours

Campania: postcard-perfect sea and dizzying flavours

Mountain
View of Naples and Vesuvius from above

Travelling to the mountains from Naples: here's where to go

Tours and experiences
palace of caserta seen from above

Naples-Caserta, travel like a king

UNESCO
The enchanting historic centre of Naples UNESCO World Heritage Site

The enchanting historic centre of Naples UNESCO World Heritage Site

Cultural cities
Naples, an enchanting city of sea and culture

Naples, an enchanting city of sea and culture

Cultural cities
A 10.000-step itinerary around the centre of Naples

A 10.000-step itinerary around the centre of Naples

Cultural cities
2 days in Naples: the itinerary

2 days in Naples: the itinerary

Historical sites
The Catacombs of Naples

The Catacombs of Naples

Leisure
Anton Dohrn Zoological Station, the aquarium of Mare Nostrum

Anton Dohrn Zoological Station, the aquarium of Mare Nostrum

Islands
The Paths of Ischia

The Paths of Ischia

Islands
Le Fumarole

Le Fumarole: the steaming beach of Ischia, what a spectacle

Relax and wellness
The Thermal Parks of Ischia

The Thermal Parks of Ischia

Villages
Procida

Procida: the enchanted island of watercolour houses and turquoise sea

Food and wine
In Campania, where food culture is a way of life

In Campania, where food culture is a way of life

Nature
Landscapes of Campania

Landscapes of Campania

Food and wine
lo street food a napoli hero

Street food in Naples is the quintessence of wonders for the palate

Ops! An error occurred while sharing your content. Please accept profiling cookies to share the page.