Gives you an impression of size,. A reasonable amount of the structure remains. Find the entrance to the part below the arena floor.

This place is well worth a visit or a detour as we did. It does not seem to be anywhere as well known as the Colossium in Rome despite being only 2nd in size to it. Most of the time we were the only ones around. You are free to rome around the site at your leisure which is wonderful. Walking through the tunnels underneath is very atmospheric and also a cooling break from the sun.

Nice and quiet Arena. Good access. You can walk around it..through it and visit the catacombs.

Fortunately, we knew ahead of time that much of the inside of the area would not be accessible due to restoration. That curbed our disappointment. Still, seeing this ancient building was magnificent. Even better, on this hot, balmy day, touring the underground area had the added benefit of being nice and cool. The architecture above and below ground is truly impressive. The broken pieces of columns, the detailed designs. It is difficult to imagine just how spectacular this place was brand new. If there was any reason to have a time machine, going back to see it in the 1st century would be one.

Really interesting place to visit. There's little museum on the side and toilets 🚻 Enjoyed walking around and underground this historic place.

V.Good place... few tourists... just plan ahead as a few trains depart from the regional train station.

Very accessible. Not a lot of restrictions on where you can go. Very easy parking.

Italians have a problematic low talent for proper organisation, its just impossible as tourist to organise a trip with the ministry of culture offering only Italian websites. Plus opening hours on Google didn't match the Mitreos actuall hours which I only got after emailing with a , although friendly, lady from the museum. Get this straight Italian come on, we know Italians hate mass tourism but don't forget Italy is one of the countries that will remain within reach after flights will be impossible because of climate change for the rest of Europe. Use the subsidies Italy regularly get from the EU good it will be 5 stars

I only gave it 3 stars because it's not open. My Italian is not good, but I think it's closure is due to some sort of renovation. It may have been due to the inordinate amount of rain at the end of March and beginning of April when we were there. Not certain. I was disappointed because this was an ancient underground temple and well preserved. You can read the history of this and other Mithraic temples in Europe online. Local museums have artifacts from the Mitreo.

The Mitreo was not accessible but the adjacent museum had a small collection of pottery and other archeological artefacts on the ground floor. The second floor had a projector display of the inside of the Mitreo alongside other artefacts. Some of the information panels had both Italian and English text.

You can feel and smell the history... A monument where people used to go to pray to the gods (before jesus time)

Great place to visit

(Translated by Google) The Mithraeum of Santa Maria Capua Vetere is considered one of the oldest in the West. The Mithraic solar cult, widespread among legionaries and gladiators, had mysterious and warrior characteristics. The Mithraeum is accessible from a turret building from which one descends into the underground, which recalls the cave in which Mithras was born. The cult room is dominated by the fresco with the scene of the sacrifice of the bull. To visit, you must book at the archaeological museum. (Original) Il Mitreo di Santa Maria Capua Vetere è ritenuto fra i più antichi d’Occidente. Il culto solare mitraico, diffuso tra i legionari e i gladiatori, aveva caratteri misterici e guerrieri. Il Mitreo è accessibile da un edificio a torretta da cui si scende nei sotterranei, che rievocano la grotta in cui Mitra nasce. La sala del culto è dominata dell'affresco con la scena del sacrificio del toro. Per la visita bisogna prenotare al museo archeologico.

(Translated by Google) Hi, they finally reopened it, it's two days a week, a unique and wonderful place, to book I called the number of the Anfiteatro Campano, fortunately now only 5 people enter at a time (Original) Ciao, finalmente lo hanno riaperto , sono due giorni a settimana, posto unico e stupendo, per prenotare ho chiamato al numero dell'Anfiteatro Campano, fortunatamente adesso si entra solo 5 persone alla volta

Worth a visit. See how far back the history of this area goes.

We were very disappointed with the amphitheatre which was inaccessible due to the fencing all around the site, especially as it cost €10 per person. We did manage to explore underground which just about saved the day but we recommend you visit the amphitheatre in Sessa Auranca instead.

Standard museum with glass shelves. No information in English, so it is for Italian visitors.

Really enjoyed our visit here. Bigger than we had anticipated and loads of artifacts to look at with a lot of good information. Unfortunately there were only a few information boards with English translations so we did struggle when we lost of phone signals for the translator. I was disappointed that the Mithreaum was closed, doesn't look to be open again for a while either which was a shame. Still worth a visit though, especially given that you get entry here with your ticket to the amputheatre.

Great experience. The museum is full of history. However, some of the items were lacking in English version or no description at all. Overall, a place you want to see if you are interested in Southern history of Italy.

Small museum telsl a lot of stories of Capua

Great collection of Ancient artifacts from local sites. For €2,50, you can see nearby Amphitheatre, Gladiator Museum, and this museum. Buy tickets at restaurant adjacent to amphitheatre. Short walk to this museum. This is a great value, especially if you love ancient history.

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(Translated by Google) Very nice park, a green space in the middle of the city. With this heat, it's ideal to have a little coolness. Next door there are bars and places to buy something and even eat in peace on a park bench. There are some fountains. (Original) Parco molto carino , uno spazio verde in mezzo alla città. Con questo caldo , per avere un po' di frescura è l ideale. Accanto ci sono bar e posti dove comprare qualcosa anche da mangiare in pace su una panchina del parco. Presenti alcune Fontane.

(Translated by Google) The Villa Comunale of Santa Maria Capua Vetere is a large green space in the heart of the city, ideal for strolling, relaxing, and socializing. With tree-lined avenues, picnic areas, and a tranquil atmosphere, it is a meeting and recreation area for residents and visitors. (Original) La villa comunale di Santa Maria Capua Vetere è un ampio spazio verde nel cuore della città, ideale per passeggiate, relax e momenti di socialità. Con viali alberati, aree attrezzate e un’atmosfera tranquilla, rappresenta un luogo di incontro e svago per cittadini e visitatori.

(Translated by Google) The villa in my city, beautiful, large and surrounded by greenery. It should be looked after a little more but above all it should be protected from vandalism by rude and disrespectful kids. (Original) La villa della mia città, bella grande e immersa nel verde. Bisognerebbe curarla un po' di più ma soprattutto preservarla dagli atti vandalici ad opera di ragazzini maleducati e irrispettosi.

(Translated by Google) Well-maintained villa, especially in summer, there are also various recreational activities. (Original) Villa ben tenuta soprattutto d'estate ci sono anche diverse attività ricreative.

(Translated by Google) Fantastic. The only flaw is the dog poop, the monument defiled by pseudo writer's, the non-existent bathrooms, the broken rides and the lack of care of the site both during the day and especially at night. (Original) Fantastica. Unica pecca la cacca dei cani, il monumento insozzato dai pseudo writer's, i bagni inesistenti, le giostre rotte e la mancata custodia del sito sia di giorno che soprattutto di notte.

(Translated by Google) Decent town hall. The presence of stalls detracts from its historical value. (Original) Discreta villa comunale. Presenza di bancarelle che ne deturpano il valore storico.

Last night I attended wonderful concert "Gran Natale concerto", performed by US Nawy NATO Orchestra at theTheatre Garibaldi. They played so well and with such a perfection that was worth every admiration. It was pity that no one from the municipality didn't welcome them. But they promissed that they will return in end of April. Lets give the authorities another chance to act as they should, and host this wonderful players in the way they really deserves.

Beautiful and courtesy monument, with the best, kind and most friendly staff

I love their evenings with classic music

Nice,

Top class

Belloooo

Super

Very good choice of meat cuts,all well aged. Cooking could be better, for my opinion, anyhow a place to try. Good wine.

This restaurant is really amazing. They have a variety of excellent meet. I decided to eat the filet with green pepper and the meat was incredible. The waiter even took the time to explain us why the meet was so soft and tasty. In terms of quality of the food, taste and friendliness of the team I cannot find anything negative to say. This was a perfect dinner. Many thanks to the team.

We ha d a great dinner! Very delicious food and good wine. Excellent Service! Thank you!

What a wonderful place! We sat in a lovely garden, lots of Italian families around. The food served was just delicious and the waiters were really nice. Definitely one great experience!

One of our favorite restaurants in all Campania. Great food, friendly staff, wide selection of wine and meat.

Beautiful restaurant in a nice quiet garden. Price is at the higher end than of other restaurants in the area but the foods were high quality.

This is one of the better restaurants in Santa Maria CV center. The gnocco friti is delicious. Great service!

Cool

80's atmosphere , very nice !!!!

(Translated by Google) The pizzas are good, the dough is light and the toppings are good. It has an organized space inside with tables and chairs for eating. I recommend it. (Original) Buone le pizze, l'impasto è leggero ed i condimenti buoni. Dispone all'interno di uno spazio organizzato con tavoli e sedie per consumare. Lo consiglio.

(Translated by Google) On August 15th we went out with our family during the patron saint's day, we stopped at a pizzeria to eat something, and after a bill of €40 this is the "rubbish we get": dry and burnt pizzas, croquettes made in my opinion with stucco, but the icing on the cake are: the empty Parisians and the arancino that had been lost "the stuff inside was literally spoiled". We went to ask the owner for explanations without obviously making a scene, and he replied that it was absolutely not true in a less than polite and professional manner. From there, since it was packed with people and the situation could get really heavy, we left. I know, it was worth calling finance or other bodies, but we avoided it as it was a holiday, but nevertheless it is right that we know. (Original) Il giorno 15 agosto siamo usciti in famiglia durante la festa patronale, ci siamo fermati in pizzeria per mangiare qualcosa, e dopo un conto di 40€ è questa la "schifezza che ci arriva": pizze secche e bruciate, crocchè fatto secondo me con lo stucco, ma le ciliegine sulla torta sono: le parigine vuote e l'arancino che era andato perduto "era letteralmente avariata la roba all'interno". Siamo andati a chiedere spiegazioni al titolare senza ovviamente fare sceneggiate, e lui ci ha risposto che non era assolutamente vero con modi poco garbati e professionali, da lì siccome era stracolmo di gente e la situazione poteva diventare davvero pesante ce ne siamo andati. Lo so, era il caso di chiamare finanza o altri enti, ma abbiamo evitato essendo un giorno di festa, ma comunque nonostante ciò è giusto che si sappia.

(Translated by Google) They make good takeout pizza by the slice. They offer many pizza and burger options, as well as a good selection of rustici. (Original) Fa una buona pizza a taglio da asporto. Propone molte varianti di pizze e hamburger una buona scelta di rustici.

(Translated by Google) All very delicious 😋 nice and kind staff, super recommended!!!! 🍕 (Original) Tutto molto buonissimo 😋 personale simpatico e gentile , super consigliato!!!! 🍕

(Translated by Google) Excellent stop in this little place in the center. I got some salad and side dishes and they were really delicious. The strong point is the very affordable prices! I recommend it! (Original) Ottima sosta in questo localino del centro. Ho preso dell'insalata e dei contorni e sono stati davvero buonissimi. Punto di forza i prezzi molto convenienti! Lo consiglio!

We had a cheese platter which was really good and the hummus which was OK! However the chocolate shuffle is a must. The place is beautiful, with direct views to the anfiteatro campano.

Dinner with a view! It's not always easy being vegan/vegetarian while traveling. What about awesome place! The food is great and so is the setting. Imagine enjoying an awesome Italian dinner in the shadow of a 2000 year old colleseum. Dine literally 50 meters from this photo. The menu is huge and they serve something for everyone. Meat, fish, and tons of organic vegan and vegetarian fare. Highly recommended for a group of varied eaters!

What a gem this place is! Lunch with a view of the amphitheatre which is a richer experience than the colloseum in Rome IMO. To top it off lots of vegan options and a diverse menu in general.

We liked this place. Finally some options with tofu and seitan. Great variety of food - something for everyone. Very friendly service. Lovely location. Recommended!

Best pizzaplace near the ruins and very good for big groups

One of the best meals I had in Italy. Huge portions, good prices, charming atmosphere next to ancient ruins.

Better than visiting the Colosseum. Less touristed, you can walk in and under for 2.50 per person. Great to see.

Not working on Thursday night without amending working time schedules. Really disappointing.

Great pizza & nice service! Recommended 😁

Nice atmosphere and interior, and the pizza was amazing!

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(Translated by Google) The restaurant offers a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. The ambiance, though somewhat small, exudes warmth and friendliness, fostering a pleasant, convivial experience. The decor is simple yet refined, with a traditional feel that's well-suited to the cuisine offered. The menu stands out for its simplicity: a few dishes, but carefully selected to ensure freshness and quality. There's no risk of getting lost among too many options, which helps give the food a clear identity. The pizza and fries are average: well-executed, without any particular innovations, but capable of satisfying the expectations of those seeking a simple, authentic meal. One aspect worth mentioning is the wait times, which are significant: service isn't lightning-fast, and this can impact the overall experience, especially on busy evenings. However, the staff's courtesy helps maintain a calm and welcoming atmosphere. (Original) Il locale si presenta come un locale accogliente e dall’atmosfera familiare. L’ambiente, seppur un po’ raccolto negli spazi, riesce a trasmettere calore e cordialità, favorendo un’esperienza conviviale piacevole. L’arredamento è semplice ma curato, con un’impronta tradizionale che ben si adatta alla tipologia di cucina proposta. Il menù si distingue per la sua essenzialità: poche portate, ma selezionate in modo da garantire freschezza e qualità. Non si avverte il rischio di smarrirsi tra troppe opzioni, e questo contribuisce a dare un’identità chiara alla proposta gastronomica. La pizza e le patatine fritte rientrano nella media: ben eseguite, senza particolari innovazioni, ma capaci di soddisfare le aspettative di chi cerca un pasto semplice e genuino. Un aspetto da segnalare riguarda i tempi di attesa, che risultano rilevanti: non si tratta di un servizio fulmineo, e ciò può influire sull’esperienza complessiva, soprattutto nelle serate più affollate. Tuttavia, la cortesia dello staff aiuta a mantenere un clima sereno e ospitale.