After the incredible success achieved with Tonight in Naples episode broadcast on TV on Christmas Eve, Alberto Angela is ready to enchant viewers again with a special Wonders, the peninsula of treasures.
In this special and unmissable episode that will be broadcast on the day December 28 2021 also on Rai 1, the great scientific popularizer will tell about the beauties of Ischia and Procida islands, but not only that, in his stories there will also be Bacoli.
Alberto Angela talks about Bacoli on Rai 1
Always passionate about the city of Naples, of which he also received honorary citizenship, Alberto Angela, returns to talk about our city and its incredible beauties. There will be four episodes, the first of which will be dedicated to islands and to the territory of Bacoli.
The Mirabilis Pool
In particular, the television report will see Alberto Angela intent on telling the story of the Piscina Mirabilis, that is a Roman archaeological monument dating back to the Augustan age and which in the beginning was a cistern of drinking water, the largest ever built by the ancient Romans.
Given its majesty, the cistern is also known by the name of Water Cathedral, in fact it could contain up to 12.600 cubic meters of water. The plan is quadrangular and has four rows of twelve cruciform pillars, dividing the interior space into five long and thirteen short naves.
The words of the mayor of Bacoli
Great, therefore, the satisfaction of the mayor of Bacoli, Josi Gerardo della Ragione, here are his words:
It is a great pride for all Bacolese. And for all Phlegrean people. So eyes focused on the Neapolitan capital. And on the Campi Flegrei. Starting right from the underground "cathedral" of Bacoli. We are a national pride. We have an immense archaeological, landscape, naturalistic and cultural heritage. It is finally returning to light up. Thanks to the commitment of many. Together, we can do it. We succeed. A step at a time.
Image source: Fondo Ambiente Italiano
