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Submerged Archaeological Park of Baia, has existed since 2002 and since that year, it has been the only example of reality in the Mediterranean area that protects an underwater area from both an archaeological and naturalistic point of view. He shares this record with his twin Submerged park of Gaiola, are both inserted inside the bell Phlegraean Fields Park, join forces to ensure the best possible protection and study of the submerged archaeological finds. At the same time, everyone in their area of expertise must take care of the protection of marine and coastal ecosystems: this is why it is better to join forces rather than work in competition.
Submerged Archaeological Park of Baia: where it is located
The Submerged Archaeological Park of Baia located on the coasts of the metropolitan city of Naples north of the Gulf of Naples, it is a protected marine area that owes its precious peculiarity to the volcanic phenomenon of bradyseism, known throughout the north coast of the Neapolitan area and to the origin of sinking of the Roman coast line of about 6/8 meters occurred in the last 2 centuries. This "recent" collapse makes the Submerged Archaeological Park of Baia it is a submerged park, in fact, and therefore rare and unmissable.
Among the wonders below sea level can be found Nymphaeum of Punta Epitaffio, Triclinium serving as a banquet hall dating back to the era ofemperor Claudius. The statues that were positioned in this now sunken environment are now admirable without having to make any immersion, if not in history, by visiting the Archaeological Museum of the Phlegraean Fields. The whole environment has been reconstructed in the beautiful rooms for those who do not want to lower their heads and jump into the blue.
Always underwater we find the remains of commercial ports of Baia (Lacus Baianus) and the Portus Julius and a whole series of suggestive ancient environments that, already precious alone, inserted in a surreal and marine context, take on a touch of unimaginable mystery. Visit the Submerged Archaeological Park of Baia it is like "walking" on the seabed of one little Roman Atlantis.
Submerged Archaeological Park of Baia: video
Before getting to know better what the sea hides from us but the Submerged Archaeological Park of Baia protects and offers us to visit while diving, with a nice video we can take a look at what awaits us, staying dry. And starting to take notes for when, engaged in swimming in the remains of ancient civilizations, we will be distracted with their legendary charm.
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Submerged Archaeological Park of Baia: dive sites
In Submerged Archaeological Park of Baia the archaeological finds are in an excellent state of conservation and shine with historical, archaeological and even natural value. Let's expect mosaics, remains of frescoes, even whole sculptures and columns and pylons, all 5 meters below sea level or so, to divide the environment with anemones, starfish and passing fish.
Among the dive sites that the Submerged Archaeological Park of Baia guards there for example the Secca delle fumose: an obviously underwater path zigzag between columns, in a space rich in flora and fauna, where you can be enchanted by the fumaroles, the columns of gaseous bubbles of volcanic origin that emanate from the seabed. There is Porto Giulio to visit, as a site and Villa of the Pisoni, a villa in the submerged city of Baia dating back to the 1st century BC. and belonging to patrician family of the Pisoni.
The Pisons are known for organizing a plot against the'Emperor Nero and the path of the Submerged Archaeological Park of Baia takes us to visit the large garden of their home with the porch and corridors, the spa complex on one side and a series of service rooms on the other that lead to an area with fish-breeding tanks.
Another submerged villa is that of Protiro or the one in front of the Aragonese castle. Here we find an aquaculture farm from the Roman era that generally accompanied the patrician villas near the sea. In addition to the maritime Villa of Marina Grande and the trip to the Miseno lighthouse tower, complete with a nativity scene, to visit in the Submerged Archaeological Park of Baia there is and is not to be missed, the Submerged Nymphaeum. This dive site includes the remains of an entire spa complex.
In truth, the Nymphaeum is dry in the museum inside the Baia castle but the reconstruction of the marble statues remained underwater, the via Herculanea and all the elements to imagine what this area once was. Before sinking.
Submerged Archaeological Park of Baia: map
To better see how the sites I mentioned are positioned, trying to imagine them out of the water, as they once were, here is a useful map of the Submerged Archaeological Park of Baia.
Submerged Archaeological Park of Baia: prices
Excursions to the dive sites cost 35 euros to date and, where necessary, the entrance fee is included Submerged Archaeological Park of Baia. On the official website you can also find more detailed proposals than individual excursions for those who are particularly passionate. To underwater, historical or natural activities. There are cruises, excursions in series, courses, with prices within reach of fin.
Submerged Archaeological Park of Baia: official site
On the official website of the Submerged Archaeological Park of Baia there are all the well-described itineraries, even the terrestrial ones, but even before the information on how to reach it and organize yourself. In the news the new proposals that I recommend you consult before moving and immerse yourself in this unique adventure in the Mediterranean.
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