There are countless things to do in Pozzuoli, in the truest sense of the word! Art, archaeology, natural beauty and hidden curiosities await you, you just have to choose what kind of itinerary to take! As already mentioned, this city was already rich and populated in Roman times and some sites that are definitely worth a visit belong to this period, such as: the necropolis, the Macellum (with its famous circular building and particularly affected by the phenomenon of bradyseism that makes the structure even more impressive), the thermal complex known as the Temple of Apollo, the Flavian Amphitheatre and the Minor Amphitheatre. The more adventurous, then, can venture into the underground passages of the Rione Terra, and discover the ancient remains of the Roman era. But Pozzuoli is also a modern city, teeming with life and beauty, whether mundane, as can be seen from the streets of the centre, or romantic, like the atmosphere one breathes in the narrow streets near the port and leading to the wide and elegant seafront. Nature can be admired at the Cratere degli Astroni nature reserve, at the Monte Nuovo nature reserve or on the shores of Lakes Averno and Lucrino. Not far away, then, (in addition to Naples, which is very easy to reach from Pozzuoli) is the town of Bacoli, a little pearl that will surprise you, with its Aragonese castle and the small but marvellous Casina Vanvitelliana: a fairy-tale 18th-century architecture in the middle of Lake Fusaro, connected to the mainland by a thin pier.

Pozzuoli and Bacoli, due to its proximity to Naples, enjoy a gastronomic tradition that recalls above all the Neapolitan tradition, enriching it with local products typical of this land. Certainly, in port cities such as these, seafood is to be tasted in first courses or in tasty soutè: a special place is occupied by mussels, which with their meaty texture and unmistakable flavour are a real delicacy, especially in the recipe for stuffed mussels alla puteolana (i.e. mussels stuffed with a filling of stale bread, eggs, parsley cheese, capers and pine nuts). Anchovies, marinated, fried or salted, are also an unmissable food and can also be eaten in the characteristic paper kettles, between walks. Legumes are also famous in Pozzuoli, especially broad beans and chickling peas, the latter being excellent especially in winter in soups with an authentic and strong flavour. The Puteoli area also enjoys a long wine-making tradition, already known in Roman times: among the white wines, the falanghina stands out, while among the reds, the 'piedirosso' or 'per e' palummo' cannot be missed. Speaking of wines, a typical Campania way of tasting them is to add pieces of percoca, a local type of peach (the one from the Phlegraean area is distinguished by its pronounced 'pizzo', a sort of small pointed excrescence) that absorb all the flavour of the wine, becoming tasty alcoholic morsels. As for desserts, there is no doubt about it: Neapolitan pastries will delight you with babas, capresi, sfogliatelle (curly or shortcrust pastries) or pastiere and struffoli at Easter and Christmas, respectively: how to accompany them? Without a doubt with an excellent coffee!

In Pozzuoli and Bacoli, many events linked to music, history and traditions take place throughout the year: many of them change from year to year, resulting in a calendar that is always new and interesting. Fixed appointments include, during the Christmas period, the markets and the living nativity scene, which every year prove to be an evocative and enthralling experience; at the end of May, there is the exciting event "Fireflies and Sibyl" in which it is possible to walk along Lake Averno illuminated by the light of fireflies, discovering the myth of the Sibyl, narrated by expert local guides; on 13 June, there is the feast of St. Anthony of Padua, which includes a procession with the statue of the Saint through the streets of the city; in July, on the other hand, it is the turn of the Pozzuoli Jazz Festival, an itinerant festival dedicated to jazz music that embraces various towns along the Phlegrean coastline, which become veritable open-air stages that host world-famous musicians; one of the most typical festivities, on the other hand, is held on 15 August and is the Palo di Sapone in honour of Santa Maria Assunta, patron saint of fishermen. On this occasion, a pole, positioned parallel to sea level by way of a trampoline, is sprinkled with soap and some participants in the event must try to reach from one end to the other and catch the flag, without falling into the water. Another much-loved festival is that dedicated to San Gennaro on 19 September and that of San Procolo on 16 November, festivities that involve the entire community in an atmosphere of joy and devotion.