Grotta di Cocceio

#848 among destinations in Italy

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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. It was burrowed through the tuff stone of Monte Grillo by the architect Lucius Cocceius Auctus at the command of Agrippa who was in the process of converting the Lake into a military port, the Portus Julius. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°50'25"N, 14°4'15"E

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CampaniaItaly

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Grotta di Cocceio – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monte Nuovo, Lake Avernus, Cumae, Lucrinus Lacus.

0.9 miE
Volcano with picturesque views
Monte Nuovo, Pozzuoli
24 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...
~1570 ftE
Site for lakefront walks and dining
Lake Avernus, Pozzuoli
8 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.
1.2 miNW
Ancient site dating to 8th century BC
Cumae, Pozzuoli
31 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.
0.9 miSE
Lake, Nature, Natural attraction
Lucrinus Lacus, Pozzuoli
23 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.
1.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Fusaro Lake, Bacoli
38 min walk • Lake Fusaro is a lake situated in the province of Naples, Italy, in the territory of the community of Bacoli. It is about 0.5 miles from Baia, and about 1 mile from the acropolis of Cumae. It is separated from the sea by a narrow coastal strip.
1.1 miNW
Ruins
Apollo temple
28 min walk • The Temple of Apollo is a Greco-Roman temple found as a result of archaeological excavations on the acropolis of the ancient city of Cumae.
1.2 miNW
Ruins
Tempio di Giove
31 min walk • The Temple of Jupiter is a Greco-Roman temple found as a result of archaeological excavations on the acropolis of the ancient city of Cumae.
1.4 miSE
Park
Parco Archeologico Sommerso di Baia, Pozzuoli
35 min walk • The Baia Underwater Park is a marine protected area located on the coast of the metropolitan city of Naples north of the Bay of Naples. It is also referred to as "the sunken Pompeii," as it has a structure similar to that of the Roman city.