Paestum Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
ancient Greek city in present-day village Paestum, Italy
About Paestum
Most of the ancient Greek/Roman city has not been excavated yet. Three magnificent Greek temples, dating back to the colonization of Magna Graecia (Southern Italy), around the seventh century BC, are preserved together with other Greek and Roman ruins. The construction of the three temples is dated between 550 and 450 BC. Besides the three Greek temples, the site has an ancient gymnasium, amphitheater, city wall and tower ruins, and plenty of Roman house wall ruins. Adjacent to the main entrance to the archaeological area is a modern Archaeological Museum, displaying excavated items such as statues, vases, metalwork, and painted grave stones. The site has been a tourist attraction for centuries. It was a common destination on theGrand Tourof the 17th to 19th centuries, as an example of th
Top Attractions in Paestum
Explore the best things to see and do in Paestum:
- ★National Archaeological Museum at Paestum
Where to Eat in Paestum
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴La Basilica Café
Where to Stay in Paestum
- 🏨Holiday Village Parco Elena
- 🏨Hotel delle Rose
- 🏨Il Cannito Hotel
- 🏨Oleandri Resort Paestum - Hotel Village Residence Club
Paestum Travel Guide Sections
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