# Amphitheatre of ancient Capua, Italy: what it is and when to go > Amphitheatre of ancient Capua is a Roman amphitheatre in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Italy (Caserta). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 03. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/anfiteatro-campano/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Roman amphitheatre in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Italy · History - **Where:** Italy - **Best time:** March to June and September to October. - **Nearest airport:** NAP Napoli, 23 km as the crow flies - **Opening hours:** Tu-Su 09:00-18:00; Mo off - **Website:** [reggiadicaserta.cultura.gov.it](https://reggiadicaserta.cultura.gov.it/scopri-il-complesso/circuito-archeologico-dellantica-capua/) - **Coordinates:** 41.08595, 14.25015 ## What it is and where Amphitheatre of ancient Capua is a Roman amphitheatre in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Italy (Caserta). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Caserta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/caserta/), where this site lists 85 more places to see, 7.9 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 41.08595, 14.25015; the nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP, Napoli), 23 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=41.085948%2C14.250151) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=41.085948%2C14.250151) It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/historia/) places in Italy. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Amphitheatre of ancient Capua is **March to June and September to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 9 h 21 | | February | Possible | 10 h 25 | | March | Best time | 11 h 40 | | April | Best time | 13 h 06 | | May | Best time | 14 h 18 | | June | Best time | 14 h 56 | | July | Possible | 14 h 41 | | August | Possible | 13 h 39 | | September | Best time | 12 h 15 | | October | Best time | 10 h 52 | | November | Possible | 9 h 39 | | December | Possible | 9 h 03 | In June there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 03. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to Italy To enter Italy there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Italy checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C, F and L · 230 V · 50 Hz (type L, with three pins in a row, needs an adapter); emergencies: 112. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Arch of Hadrian](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/arco-di-adriano/): Triumphal arch in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Italy · 299 m - [Tifata](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/monte-tifata/): Nature · Mountains · 4.1 km - [Museo Campano](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/museo-campano-capua/): Italian museum · 4.2 km - [Capua Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/cattedrale-dei-santi-stefano-ed-agata/): Cathedral · 4.2 km - [Royal Palace of Carditello](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/reggia-di-carditello/): Building in San Tammaro, Italy · 5.7 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Italy guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/). ## More in Italy: History - [Vatican City](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/ciudad-del-vaticano/): Holy See's independent state, an enclave within Rome, Italy - [Venice](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/venecia-2/): capital city of Veneto, Italy - [Florence](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/florencia-2/): Italian city and commune, located in Tuscany - [Naples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/napoles-2/): capital city of Campania, Italy - [Colosseum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/coliseo/): ancient Roman amphitheatre, a landmark of Rome, Italy - [St. Peter's Basilica](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/basilica-de-san-pedro/): church in Vatican City Every Italy place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Amphitheatre of ancient Capua? It is a Roman amphitheatre in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Italy. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Amphitheatre of ancient Capua? March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 03. ### How do you get to Amphitheatre of ancient Capua? The nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP), 23 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=41.085948%2C14.250151) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Italy map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Arch of Hadrian](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/arco-di-adriano/), [Tifata](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/monte-tifata/), [Museo Campano](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/museo-campano-capua/). The rest is in [the Italy guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/18389981), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q474970), CC0. More about Amphitheatre of ancient Capua on [Wikipedia](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anfiteatro_campano). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).