Puteoli, Italy — Paul Spent 7 Days Here on His Way to Rome

March 31, 2026

The Harbor at Puteoli.
The Harbor at Puteoli.
The Market place at Puteoli. Often underwater due to seismic activity.
The Market place at Puteoli. Often underwater due to seismic activity.
Remnants of a Roman Temple dedicated to Emperor Augustus (r. 27 B.C.–A.D. 17).
Remnants of a Roman Temple dedicated to Emperor Augustus (r. 27 B.C.–A.D. 17).
Still buried underground Roman Buildings from the time of Paul at Puteoli.
Still buried underground Roman Buildings from the time of Paul at Puteoli.
Let's explore the Market Place at Puteoli together in April/May 2022! Click on Photo for Information|/page.asp?page_ID=57
Let's explore the Market Place at Puteoli together in April/May 2022! Click on Photo for Information|/page.asp?page_ID=57

Puteoli is where Paul landed and where he spent a week there with "brothers" before beginning his land journey to Rome (Acts 28:13–14). The modern name of the place in Italy (near Pompeii) is Pozzuoli. It is located west of Naples.