Explore the ruins of the marvelous site of Paestum, which includes its three extraordinary Doric temples, the amphitheater, the forum, and the markets. After visiting the ruins, you can admire the masterpieces displayed in the National Archaeological Museum, where some of the finest works of Magna Graecia are preserved. Paestum is one of Italy’s precious archaeological gems, located in the northern part of the Cilento region, not far from the Sele River, along the Tyrrhenian coast. The city was founded by Greek settlers under the name Poseidonia and became one of the most important centers of Magna Graecia.
Explore the archaeological site of Paestum, the best-preserved Greco-Roman city, with an archaeologist guide on a 2-hour walking tour. Admire the three Greek temples dating back to the 6th century B.C.: the Temple of Neptune, the Temple of Hera, and the Basilica, similar to the Parthenon in Athens (nowhere else will you find Greek temples so tall, elegant, and well-preserved).
Observe the city walls and Roman ruins: the comitium (assembly hall), the amphitheater, and much more. Then, visit the fascinating National Archaeological Museum, which holds a rich collection of local Greek artifacts from the 7th century B.C. The undisputed highlights of the Paestum museum are the frescoes of the Tomb of the Diver and the red-figure krater by Asteas.