What city is underwater in Italy?

Baiae
But unlike Pompeii, Baiae sits under water, in the Bay of Naples. Nearly 2,000 years ago, the city was an escape for Rome’s rich and powerful elite, a place where they were free of the social restrictions of Roman society. But then the city sank into the ocean, to be forgotten in the annals of history.

Why is Baiae underwater?

More than 328 feet (100 metres) of the ancient site is now submerged in the bay owing to local volcanic activity (bradyseism). Baiae was devastated by Muslim raiders in the 8th century ad and was entirely deserted because of malaria in 1500.

Why did Nero’s city sink?

But Baiae was more than a place of opulence, the Las Vegas of its day. It was also the site of some of the most treacherous political dealings of ancient Rome with Emperor Nero and his enemies hatching deadly plots against each other. In the fourth century AD, seismic activity caused half of Baiae to sink into the bay.

Where is Italy’s sunken city?

The Underwater Archaeological Park of Baiae, Italy:The Sunken City of Baia, Italy. It was a Roman seaside resort on the Bay of Naples. Baiae was sacked by Muslim raiders in the 8th century CE and was deserted because of malaria by 1500.

Is there an underwater version of Pompeii in Italy?

Explore the underwater archaeological park of Baia, an ancient sunken city which is the underwater version of Pompeii, located only a few kilometres away. The bay of Naples is in South Italy and nestled within it a group of charming islands: Procida, Ischia, and Capri.

Are there any underwater sites in Pozzuoli, Italy?

The Underwater Archaeological Park of Baia: an underwater Pompeii. The Parco Sommerso di Baia covers a large area and includeds 5 main scuba diving sites: Portus Julius. Secca delle Fumose. Ninfeo di Claudio. Villa dei Pisoni. Villa a Protiro.

Where is the Bay of Naples in Italy?

The bay of Naples is in South Italy and nestled within it a group of charming islands: Procida, Ischia, and Capri. From Baia to Sorrento, expect high-density urbanisation mixed with Roman ruins and Renaissance historical buildings.

Where to go scuba diving in the Bay of Naples?

To go scuba diving in Pozzuoli, you need to stop at Arco Felice station on the Circumflegra line. If you get off one stop before at Pozzuoli station, head to the harbour and hop on a ferry to Procida Island. The town, the colourful houses and the views will catch your breath away. It was by far my favourite spot in the Bay of Naples.