Baiae (Italian: Baia; Neapolitan: Baia) was an ancient Roman town situated on the northwest shore of the Gulf of Naples and now in the comune of Bacoli.

Baiae was an ancient Roman town situated on the northwest shore of the Gulf of Naples and now in the comune of Bacoli. It was a fashionable resort for centuries in antiquity, particularly towards the end of the Roman Republic, when it was reckoned as superior to Capri, Pompeii, and Herculaneum by wealthy Romans, who built villas here from 100 BC.

Baiae, ancient city of Campania, Italy, located on the west coast of the Gulf of Puteoli (Pozzuoli) and lying 10 miles (16 km) west of Naples and 2 1/2 miles (4 km) from Cumae, of which it was a dependency. According to tradition, Baiae was named after Baios, the helmsman of Ulysses.

Jul 13, 2020 · Campi Flegrei is more than a (fitfully) snoozing menace. It’s why the ancient Romans built one of the most magnificent resort towns on the Italian peninsula here: Baiae, famed for its hot springs...

This page shows the location of 80070 Baiae, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy on a detailed satellite map. Choose from several map styles. From street and road map to high-resolution satellite imagery of Baiae.

Aug 24, 2023 · Sometimes called the "Las Vegas of the ancient world," the sunken settlement of Baiae was one of its era's most hedonistic resort towns for wealthy Roman elites. About 150 miles south of Rome, a resort for ancient Roman elites once stood between Mount Vesuvius and the vast Mediterranean Sea.

Baia or Baiae is an ancient roman luxury resort comparable to Saint Tropez in the 50's. Baia across the Bay of Naples. View from Pozzuoli. Map of ancient Baiae (1890). Punta dell'Epitafio, Portus Baiarum.

Sep 26, 2023 · Baiae was a popular resort town for ancient Romans, known for its hedonistic lifestyle and scandalous reputation. Around half of the ancient town has sunk into the sea due to volcanic activity, and underwater archaeology has revealed many discoveries.

In this article, uncover the secrets of Baiae’s transformation from elite resort to submerged archaeological treasure. Discover its alluring history and how you can now witness its grandeur underwater or amidst its terrestrial ruins.

Temple of Venus, Baiae is an archaeological site in Bacoli, Metropolitan Naples, Campania. Mapcarta, the open map.