Agnano

Agnano is a neighbourhood and volcanic area on the western edge of the Naples metropolitan area in Campania, Italy, located within the Campi Flegrei (Phlegraean Fields) volcanic zone. The site is known for a volcanic crater and longstanding thermal springs.

Local points of interest include the crater and its immediate terrain, historic thermal sites with Roman-era connections, and the Ippodromo di Agnano horse-racing venue. The area is principally visited for its volcanic landscape, sporting events and its place within the broader Phlegraean Fields.

The volcanic features at Agnano formed as part of the broader Campi Flegrei volcanic system; thermal activity in and around the crater was exploited in antiquity for baths. Today Agnano sits on the western side of Naples and is accessible from the city and nearby suburbs.

• Volcanic setting: Part of the Campi Flegrei volcanic area on the western side of the Naples metropolitan area, with a volcanic crater and long-documented thermal activity.
• Local amenity: Home to a notable horse-racing track used for sporting events and local gatherings, situated within the Agnano district of Naples.

What to See #

• Agnano crater: A volcanic crater and its immediate surroundings within the Phlegraean Fields volcanic zone, historically associated with thermal activity and mineral springs.
• Ippodromo di Agnano: A long-standing horse-racing venue located in the Agnano area that serves as a local landmark and event site within the western outskirts of Naples.
• Thermal sites and historical baths: Areas historically known for thermal springs and Roman-period baths; remains and thermal sites lie within the wider volcanic landscape of the Campi Flegrei.