Rome and Naples reopen major archaeological sites for summer

After years of closure and restoration, several archaeological sites in Rome and Naples have reopened to the public. In Rome, the moat of Castel Sant'Angelo (1.3 million euro project by Anas/FS Italiane) now features 4,000 sqm of green areas and pedestrian zones. A 1,400 sqm open-air museum will display finds from the Piazza Pia underpass excavations, including artifacts from the Horti di Agrippina. A lead water pipe stamped with Caligula's name was discovered, along with Campana reliefs. In Naples, three sites of the Parco Archeologico dei Campi Flegrei reopened on May 31: Piscina Mirabilis, Cento Camerelle, and the prisons of Castello di Baia. The initiative, a partnership between the park and CoopCulture, includes digital tours and educational activities.