I have a great interest in ancient Roman history, especially the Punic Wars. I was thrilled to find that the Battle of Cannae could be pinpointed with accuracy. Although some authors do disagree about the precise placement of the forces, nonetheless they all agree this is where it took place. We found the place using Google Maps and it was very easy to get to and to find the freeway afterwards. You drive through some very pretty orchards and farm land on the way, and in the distance at one point we even spotted the Norman castle in the distance. The site consists of a welcome center with free admission. Note: It is CLOSED MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS, and sometimes during holidays, so check ahead before you head out there. The center has some exhibits and a movie introducing the battle. The movie was in English and they played an Italian version for the next two people there (we were a party of four). There were very few people here and when we went outside, we were entirely alone. You flow through the center to an exit that leads uphill to the ruins of the town; it is an archeological site and parts of it are roped off. If you follow the road to the end, you reach an overlook but that isn't the best view of the potential battlefield; go to the right until the end of that road. Then you'll see the large monument marking the battle. It is very nondescript (see photo) and has chiseled inscriptions in Latin (from Livy) and Greek (from Polybius) on the base. You can get a view of the entire battle field; in the distance at the tree line was where the river probably flowed back then. Imagine over 100,000 men and horses crammed in here for that eventful fight! It is quite overwhelming. For fans of Roman history, I would highly recommend you visit this site.

This is the second time I have tried to visit,and you have been closed on a whim. Do not say you are open on a Sunday,if it is a lie. I have travelled from Abruzzo yo specifically come to visit this site. The times on the following are incorrect. The Puglia tourism site,the benecultura site and even your information board outside your site. PLEASE CORRECT WITH URGENCY,before other people waste as much time as I have!!!