Bacoli, Coastal town in Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy
Bacoli is a commune along the coast of the Gulf of Pozzuoli, set on volcanic terrain about 30 meters above sea level. The town spreads over gentle slopes and flat coastal sections dotted with Roman ruins and modern residential areas.
This place originally bore the name Bauli and developed into a popular retreat for Roman nobles. Emperor Hadrian spent his final days here in the year 138 at his seaside residence.
The name derives from the Latin Bauli, which refers to volcanic elevations visible along the coast. Fishermen sell their catch directly at the harbor, and visitors often see small boats anchoring in the shallow water between the ancient structures.
Roman structures lie scattered across the commune, including underground chambers and water reservoirs accessible on foot or by local bus. The area is mostly flat, but some ruins sit on sloping ground, so comfortable shoes help.
The fraction of Miliscola hosts remnants of a Roman military school, one of the oldest of its kind in the Mediterranean. Instructors used the flat terrain and coastal location to train young soldiers in naval and land maneuvers.
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