Museo archeologico dell'antica Capua

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The Archaeological Museum of Ancient Capua is located in the heart of Santa Maria Capua Vetere. The establishment of the museum stems from the need to present, according to the most modern exhibition criteria, the materials unearthed during the excavations carried out in the second half of the 20th century in the territory of the ancient city of Capua.

Since December 2014, the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities has managed it through the Museum Pole of Campania, which became the Regional Directorate of Museums in December 2019.

Coordinates: 41°4'50"N, 14°15'11"E

Location

Via Roberto d'Angio' 48Santa Maria Capua Vetere 81055 CampaniaItaly

Contact

+39 0823 844206

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Museo archeologico dell'antica Capua – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Arch of Hadrian, Anfiteatro Campano, Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Teatro Garibaldi.

~1910 ftNW
Arch
Arch of Hadrian
10 min walk • The Arch of Hadrian is an ancient Roman triumphal arch located in Santa Maria Capua Vetere. It was originally a triple arch, but today only three pylons and one of the lateral arches survive. It spanned the Appian Way and constituted an ideal entrance to the city, perhaps corresponding to the line of the pomerium.
0.4 miNW
Historical place, Museum
Anfiteatro Campano
11 min walk • The Amphitheatre of Capua was a Roman amphitheatre in the city of Capua, second only to the Colosseum in size and probably the model for it.
~1580 ftNE
Town
Santa Maria Capua Vetere
8 min walk • Santa Maria Capua Vetere is a town and comune in the province of Caserta, part of the region of Campania. Though it is not connected with the Civitas Capuana, the town is a medieval place and its proximity to the Roman amphitheatre led the inhabitants to change its name in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, where Capua Vetere means Old Capua.
~840 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Historical place
Teatro Garibaldi
5 min walk • The Garibaldi Theater is a 228-seat opera house in Santa Maria Capua Vetere founded in 1890 and opened in 1896.
1.2 miE
Locality
San Prisco
31 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in San Prisco is the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, a beautiful example of Baroque architecture that dates back to the 17th century. The church is adorned with stunning frescoes and ornate decorations, making it a fascinating site for...