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About Anfiteatro Scavi di Pompei

Explore the Anfiteatro Scavi di Pompei, one of the oldest and best-preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world. With a cavea divided into ima cavea, media cavea, and summa cavea, this historic venue hosted ancient games and spectacles and today welcomes modern performances like the Beats of Pompeii (BOP) festival and renowned artists. Below you’ll find practical information to help you plan your visit, secure your seats, and make the most of your trip to Pompeii.

When planning, remember there’s no on-site parking at the amphitheatre. Nearby private lots and municipal options are available, and public transit via Circumvesuviana trains offers easy access from Pompeii Santuario or Pompeii Scavi stations. For stays, Hotel Forum Pompei sits just metres from the Scavi entrance, with several other hotels near the center and train hubs. We’ve highlighted affiliate partners for convenient hotel and restaurant bookings to make your visit seamless. Secure your seats and enjoy a day at this remarkable ancient venue.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: about 20,000 spectators in antiquity (modern estimates cite roughly 20,000).
  • Location/address: Anfiteatro degli Scavi, Piazza Anfiteatro (Piazza Immacolata), Pompei; entrances include Porta Anfiteatro (near Piazza Anfiteatro) and other access points via the Pompeii Archaeological Park.
  • Venue type: ancient Roman amphitheatre, one of the oldest and best-preserved examples in the world.
  • Seating/chart: cavea divided into three tiers (ima cavea, media cavea, summa cavea) as in many Roman amphitheatres.
  • Parking: no dedicated on-site parking; options nearby include private lots (e.g., Pompei Zone, Parcheggio Villa Regina) and municipal parking near Via Plinio; see local guides for current rates.
  • Transit: reachable by Circumvesuviana trains (Pompei Santuario; Pompei Scavi/Villa dei Misteri stations) with entrances near Pompeii Santuario or Piazza Esedra; the Pompeii Link service can connect to the park.
  • Nearby hotels: Hotel Forum Pompei is within metres of the Scavi entrance; other hotels exist near Pompeii center and train stations.
  • Notable events hosted: ancient games and spectacles historically; in modern times the site hosts the Beats of Pompeii (BOP) festival and other concerts (e.g., Bocelli, Muti) as part of annual seasons.