Gauro, Pozzuoli

Name: Gauro
Address: Pozzuoli, Italy

#7 among attractions in Pozzuoli

Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

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Mount Barbaro or Mount Gauro in Italy Monte Barbaro or Monte Gauro, is one of the eruptive vents of the Phlegraean Fields, a volcanic field of Italy located in Campania. ()

Local name: Monte Gauro Elevation: 1086 ftCoordinates: 40°50'57"N, 14°6'26"E

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Pozzuoli Italy

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Gauro – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Phlegraean Fields, Solfatara Volcano, Monte Nuovo, Lake Avernus.

2.3 miSE
Volcanic area of craters and ancient ruins
Phlegraean Fields, Naples
59 min walk • The Phlegraean Fields, or "Campi Flegrei," located just west of Naples, Italy, is a vast and ancient volcanic area known for its unique geological features and historical significance. This sprawling landscape of calderas, fumaroles, and hot springs is a testament...
2.3 miSE
Dormant volcano with mythical ties
Solfatara Volcano, Pozzuoli
59 min walk • The Solfatara Volcano is a captivating natural wonder nestled in the vibrant city of Pozzuoli, Italy, just a stone's throw away from the bustling metropolis of Naples. Known for its simmering volcanic crater, Solfatara is a hidden gem within the Campi Flegrei, a...
1.4 miSW
Volcano with picturesque views
Monte Nuovo, Pozzuoli
36 min walk • Monte Nuovo, a fascinating geological wonder, stands proudly in the city of Pozzuoli, Italy, offering a unique glimpse into the earth's fiery underbelly. This cinder cone is the youngest mountain in Europe, having emerged from the ground during a dramatic volcanic...
1.8 miSW
Site for lakefront walks and dining
Lake Avernus, Pozzuoli
46 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Pozzuoli, Italy, lies the enigmatic Lake Avernus, a tranquil body of water with a history as deep as its waters. This ancient lake, steeped in myth and legend, is a serene getaway not far from the bustling streets of Naples.
1.9 miSE
Large 1st-century AD Roman amphitheater
Flavian Amphitheater, Pozzuoli
48 min walk • The Flavian Amphitheater, located in Pozzuoli, is the third-largest Roman amphitheater in Italy. Only the Roman Colosseum and the Amphitheatre of Capua are larger. It was likely built by the same architects who previously constructed the Roman Colosseum. The name "Flavian Amphitheater" is primarily associated with the Roman Colosseum.
2.9 miW
Ancient site dating to 8th century BC
Cumae, Pozzuoli
75 min walk • Cumae was the first ancient Greek colony on the mainland of Italy, founded by settlers from Euboea in the 8th century BC and soon becoming one of the strongest colonies.
2 miSW
Lake, Nature, Natural attraction
Lucrinus Lacus, Pozzuoli
51 min walk • Lucrinus Lacus, or Lucrine Lake is a lake in Campania, southern Italy. It is less than one kilometre to the south of Lake Avernus and is separated from the Gulf of Pozzuoli by a narrow strip of land.
2.9 miSW
Lighthouse
Fortino Tenaglia Lighthouse, Bacoli
74 min walk • Fortino Tenaglia Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located on a promontory on the west side of the Gulf of Pozzuoli in the municipality of Bacoli, Campania on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
2 miW
Archaeological site
Grotta di Cocceio
51 min walk • The Grotta di Cocceio is an ancient Roman tunnel nearly a kilometre in length connecting Lake Avernus with Cumae and dating from 38-36 BC.
~1020 ftN
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Carney Park, Pozzuoli
5 min walk • Carney Park is a United States military recreational facility located in the caldera of Campiglione, in the dormant volcano mount Gauro, in the Phlegraean Fields near Naples, Italy. The 93-acre site is located approximately 14 miles west of Naples. It is named after Four Star Admiral Robert B.
2.6 miNE
Area
Quarto, Naples
67 min walk • Quarto is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Naples in the Italian region Campania, located about 11 km northwest of Naples. Quarto borders the following municipalities: Giugliano in Campania, Marano di Napoli, Naples, Pozzuoli, Villaricca.