PAESTUM

Latest page update: 11 January 2025
By: Dion Protani
​The astonishing ​Paestum is an ancient Greco-Roman city dating back to the seventh century BC. The city was abandoned between the 4th and 7th centuries and was only rediscovered in the mid 18th century.

These days it is a World Heritage site and one of Campania's most fascinating tourist destinations along with the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. 

​Unlike the other two cities, Paestum wasn't harmed by the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius, instead having its fate sealed gradually, probably due to changes in local drainage patterns.
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Paestum Archaeological Site
The three main features on the site of Paestum are three huge Doric temples that were dedicated to Hera (two temples) and Poseidon. In total, the site measures around 120 hectares although the main buildings still on display are contained in an area of 25 hectares. Those main buildings are contained within city walls that cover a distance of nearly 5km in total.
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Parco Archeologico di Paestum
Province: Salerno

Region: Campania

PopulationOrigins: 7,000 BC

Nearby: Cilento coast, Agropoli

​PAESTUM  Gallery

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