So you’re ready to unlock the Phlegraean Fields? Then let’s step back for a moment and see the full picture of this extraordinary landscape we’ve been exploring together.
We’ve walked through Cumae where the Sibyl whispered prophecies, stood at the dark waters of Lake Avernus—that gateway to the Underworld—and wandered the streets of Pozzuoli where ferries still depart for the islands. We’ve glimpsed Bacoli’s marvelous underground reservoir and felt the pull of Ischia and Procida. But what exactly encompasses this region? Let’s establish the complete geography: the Phlegraean Fields (Campi Flegrei).
Located in western Naples, this landscape is defined by twenty-four volcanic craters—every site we’ve visited sits within or along the edges of this ancient caldera.
The Phlegraean Fields encompass the municipalities of Bacoli, Monte di Procida, Pozzuoli, Quarto Flegreo, and Giugliano in Campania (including Licola)—all within the Phlegraean caldera—plus Marano di Napoli on the northern slopes of the Camaldoli hills. Naples itself is part of this volcanic landscape: Agnano, Bagnoli, Fuorigrotta, Soccavo, and Pianura lie within the caldera, while Posillipo, Chiaia, Vomero, Arenella, and Chiaiano straddle its edge.
The Phlegraean islands—Ischia, Procida, and Vivara—complete this volcanic family.
A Land of Contradictions
We’re talking about a land extraordinarily rich in natural beauty and art. To list every stunning site and monument would require an encyclopedia. What we can offer is a sense of the atmosphere and historical significance—elements fundamental to understanding our culture and, perhaps, yourself. You may find familiar signs or an unexpected sense of belonging.
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