Lo Zoo di Napoli: This popular zoo is located on Viale Kennedy, near the Stadio San Paolo, where the Napoli Soccer Team plays home games.
Pozzuoli Pozzuoli is a city adjacent to Naples and is where Carney Park is located. Originally the Greek city of Dicaerchia and later the Roman city of Puteoli (where St. Paul stopped on his way to Rome – read about it in Acts 28:13-14), Pozzuoli still has ancient charm. More recently it has become famous as the hometown of actress Sophia Loren. Pozzuoli has three major hubs, which includes the porto (port), where ferries dock and the fanciest restaurants hug the water; Via Napoli (actually called Corso Umberto I or Lungomare Pertini) with its new boardwalk and dozens of sidewalk restaurants and bars; and finally the amphitheater area, which is home to Roman ruins and smaller pubs. The following are some of the main sights in Pozzuoli: Tempio di Serapide: This is located near the waterfront. The grounds are closed, but the ruins can be easily viewed at any time. Because they found a statue here of the god Serapide (Serapis), early archeologists thought this was the Temple of Serapide. However, it was actually an elaborate Roman marketplace. Driving to the site is the easiest way to get there. Just take Via Domitiana to the central piazza, turn left and head down the hill to the ruins. Or take the Metropolitana to Pozzuoli station and walk. Across the street is the Pozzuoli fish market. Anfiteatro Flavio: This is the third largest Roman amphitheater in Italy after the Colosseum in Rome and the arena in Capua, near Caserta. It was once a venue for gladiator fights. Today, many of the underground passages that were used to move fighters, beasts and scenery to the main arena remain. It is located on Via Domitiana and is open daily from 9 a.m. to dusk. The Metropolitana is the most convenient method of getting there. Just stop at the Pozzuoli station and walk from there. Vulcano Solfatara: These hot, sulfurous vents have been amazing people since ancient times; this was also the site where San Gennaro (Saint Januarius) was beheaded. Open from 8:30 a.m. until one hour before dusk. Recently, the Solfatara caused a stir when a study proclaimed it a “natural Viagra!” Rione Terra: This “land district” is the site of the original acropolis of the ancient Roman and Greek cities of Dicaerchia and Puteoli. Destroyed in the 1980s after a devastating earthquake, many of the ancient underground ruins and 17th- and 18th-century palaces above are now restored and available for tours. It’s almost an “underground Pompeii.” Open only on weekends from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Pompeii and Herculaneum These two cities, spelled “Pompei” and “Ercolano” in Italian, were destroyed when Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D. In both towns, you can visit the excavated remains. Entry fees are charged. To get there, drive or take the Circumvesuviana train. The USO and Information, Tours and Travel also offer tours.
Tours Tours of local attractions are available through the Fleet and Family Support Center; Morale, Welfare and Recreation; Information, Tours and Travel; and the USO. These organizations run regular tours to many local areas, including Pozzuoli, Pompei, Ercolano, Sorrento, Rome and many more. There are also commercial tour agencies, that can make travel arrangements for you.
Entertainment While here, a show at Naples’ Teatro San Carlo is a must. Located on Via San Carlo, this theater is one of the most important opera houses in Europe. Built in 1737 (40 years earlier than La Scala in Milan) by Charles of Bourbon, it was destroyed by a fire in 1816 and then rebuilt six months later. The ballet schools of La Scala and San Carlo are the two oldest of their kind in Italy. The theater’s box office is open every day (except Mondays and public holidays) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The phone number is 081-797-2331/2332, but be ready to speak Italian if you call. Other major theaters are the Bellini, which often hosts shows in English, the Diana and the Teatro Augusteo. Calcio Football matches (“soccer” to Americans) take place at the San Paolo stadium in Fuorigrotta, near the Campi Flegrei station. While you’re in Italy, you should take the time to see how soccer was meant to be played. On the tamer side of sports, horse racing takes place at a track in Agnano, not far from Capodichino. Nightlife There are too many nightclubs and discos to even begin to list. The best way to find out what’s going on is to ask around and go out and experience the Italian nightlife for yourself. Once you’re out with the locals you’ll find your
Aversa Aversa is a town in the province of Caserta, less than 10 minutes away from the Support Site. It is an important rail junction, as well an area where the famous Asprino wine and mozzarella di bufala cheese are produced. It has many interesting monuments and churches, as well as numerous shops and restaurants. To reach Aversa from the Support Site, take bus T63R across from the main entrance of the base. The Information, Tours and Travel office sells bus tickets.
http://www.cnic.navy.mil/naples
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