Clarkson, Hammond, and May’s Grand Tour Tenure Is Coming to an End

The Grand Tour’s end comes just weeks after the BBC indefinitely shut down Top Gear.

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The old Top Gear trio of Jeremy Clarkson , Richard Hammond, and James May will be hitting your screen as the hosts of The Grand Tour for the final time in 2024. The two final episodes have now been filmed, taking place in Mauritania and Zimbabwe, where the trio we've grown to love will close a chapter that's been three decades in the making.

“We’re done. I have reviewed cars on TV since 1989. That’s 34 years. And after next year, I won’t be doing that any more," Clarkson told The Times .

Since The Grand Tour launched in 2016, after Clarkson was fired from Top Gear for punching a producer, it's gone through several changes. First, it was essentially a Top Gear recreation, with celebrity interviews and an in-studio live show. Then they tightened it up by ditching the celebrity stuff. Eventually, they ditched the live show altogether and just made feature-length specials. And while none of The Grand Tour's iterations managed to capture the magic of Top Gear at its best , it was still one of the most watched shows on Amazon Prime . Millions of people tuned in to watch the automotive equivalent of the Three Stooges (and I mean that as a grand compliment).

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All three hosts have their own projects to pursue outside of The Grand Tour anyway. Clarkson has his farm show and May has a travel show, both of which are also on Amazon Prime , while Hammond still does a lot of work for DriveTribe , while also presenting other TV programs. So they'll still be around, even though The Grand Tour won't be.

This news also comes just a couple of weeks after the BBC decided to indefinitely shut down Top Gear . After host Freddie Flintoff's accident during filming and the subsequent settlement, the BBC decided against renewing the show. Clarkson doesn't blame the most recent trio of Top Gear hosts for not wanting to return, either, specifically Flintoff.

"Richard Hammond was always keen to get back to work [following a crash], whereas Freddie isn’t," Clarkson told The Sun . "I don’t blame him. I know what happened on that awful day and it was horrific."

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Clarkson even said that anyone who wants to take over in Flintoff's spot would come across as "heartless."

In a matter of weeks, the world learned that the two most entertaining car shows on TV are shutting down. We all knew this day was coming soon, as the original Top Gear gang are all either in their sixties or getting quite close, but it's still a little sad to see them go. Sure, their most recent work pales in comparison to the shows from their prime but, like most millennial car nerds, Clarkson, Hammond, and May made an indelible impression on me and the way I look at cars, and I'm sure I'm not alone on that one. Thanks for the memories, chaps.

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Paestum: Planning Your Visit

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History buffs will enjoy a visit to the ancient Greek city of Paestum in southern Italy. An archaeological site, and one of the most interesting stops on the Amalfi Coast , these ruins feature three of the world's most complete Doric temples, dating back to circa 600 to 450 BCE. The temples include the Basilica of Hera, the Temple of Athena, and, on the southern end of the site, the Temple of Neptune, which was built in 450 BCE and is considered the most preserved of Italy's Greek temples .

The ruins, coined a UNESCO World Heritage site, are located in the Italian region of Campania, known for some of the best food in the country. They lie in the middle of a dense tourism zone that includes must-see locales like Pompeii, Herculaneum, the Amalfi Coast , and Naples . While there, make sure to take in the dramatic coastline and visit other ancient sites, castles, and palaces.

Around the seventh century BCE, Greece began to colonize parts of southern Italy and Sicily by founding colonies among the small, agrarian settlements. The arrival of the Greeks—in this case, Achaeans coming from Sybaris—first built fortifications on the coast, and then moved inland to build their city. The city-state of Paestum, first named "Poseidonia" in honor of Poseidon, the god of the Sea, was built in a spot chosen for its fertile plain and seaport.

The city suffered a serious population decline during the 2nd century BCE, when its economic fortunes declined due to the construction of the new roman Highway which bypassed the city. And then, late in the 1st century BCE, the city was partially affected by several earthquakes, as well as the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. After that, Paestum's drainage system became severely compromised, resulting in floods and making the swampy and mosquito-ridden area an unhealthy place to live. Many of the remaining population fled to the hills to avoid malaria, and the others who stayed fell in Saracen raids.

Paestum was "re-discovered" in the 18th century, when poets like Goethe, Shelley, Canova, and Piranesi visited and wrote about the ruins while on the " Grand Tour ." Today, Paestum contains an adjacent archaeological museum , alongside the old town, which houses collections of ancient artifacts.

A trip to Paestum takes you back to an unimaginable time by modern standards. This era can only be experienced by immersing yourself in the remnants of the three existing temples, an amphitheater, and a cultural museum.

  • Temple of Hera: The Temple of Hera is the oldest of the three temples in the city of Paestum (built in 550 BCE), and was first thought by archaeologists to be a Roman public building, or basilica . Inscriptions in the temple mark its dedication to Hera, the goddess of women, marriage, family, and childbirth, and its open-air altar allowed worshippers to make sacrifices without entering the cella (holy area).
  • Temple of Athena (or Ceres): This temple, thought to be used as a Christian church, was built in 500 BCE and shows early Doric architectural features. The grounds consist of a typical Roman forum, surrounded by the foundations of various public and private buildings. In the 1930s, a civil engineer built a road across the northern half of this site and was tried and sentenced for destruction.
  • Temple of Neptune: The well-preserved temple of Neptune remains almost completely intact, except for the roof and a few sections of the inner walls. It contains impressive rows of columns, two altars, and statues that indicate its dedication to Apollo, the god of archery, music and dance, truth and prophecy, and healing and diseases.
  • Amphitheater: Nearby the Temple of Athena sits the amphitheater, a central element of the old town, which is partially buried by the new road. Built in 500 BCE, this amphitheater is one of the earliest existing amphitheaters in the world. It's constructed in a typical Roman pattern, but only the western half is still visible today.
  • National Archaeological Museum of Paestum: The Tomb of the Diver—constructed in 480 or 470 BCE and containing a plaster depiction of a man plunging into a pool of water—is one of the main attractions at this on-site museum. The museum also contains other tombs with interesting depictions that date back to the fourth century BCE. Other artifacts on display include terracotta figurines of goddesses, painted vases, and the remnants of limestone metopes.

Visiting Paestum

Paestum makes a great stop-off for anyone visiting this section of Italy, and it's best enjoyed in the slack season when the weather is mild. However, if you choose to come during the winter, you get a discount on admission fees.

  • Best Time to Visit: The best time to visit Paestum is during the months of May and October, when the temperatures hover around 20 degrees C (68 degrees F) and 25 degrees C (77 degrees F), respectively. If you travel during these months, you'll avoid the tourist crowds of summer.
  • Location: Paestum is located in the Province of Salerno in Campania, Italy.
  • Hours: The archeological area of the ruins is open every day from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Admission: From December through February, the cost for an adult to visit Paestum is 6 Euros; admission for students 18 to 25 years of age is 2 Euros; a family pass is 10 Euros. From March through November, admission for adults doubles to 12 Euros, students cost 2 Euros, and a family pass is 20 Euros.
  • Tours: Day tours include a two-hour guided Greek temple tour of Paestum and the Archeological Museum , combined with a visit to a buffalo mozzarella farm, and a tour of Paestum with a certified archeologist. These tours allow you to skip the line and enjoy the site in a small group.

Getting There

To get to Paestum from Salerno or Naples by car, take the autostrada A3 motorway to Battipaglia, exit toward SS18 (the Paestum exit). The trip is approximately 50 minutes from Salerno and an hour and a half from Naples. Paestum is also accessible by bus, with frequent service available from Salerno or Naples.  CSTP bus 34  in Salerno takes about an hour to Paestum, and from Naples, the trip takes around 85 minutes. You can also take a 30-minute  train  ride from Salerno, or an hour and a half ride from Naples (make sure it's a local train that stops at Stazione di Paestum) . From the train station, head west, walking approximately 15 minutes and crossing through the gate in the old city wall (Porta Silena). Then, continue until you see the ruins in front of you.  

Where to Stay

Since Paestum is near the Amalfi Coast, you can combine a visit to the ruins with a trip to the beach, by staying in a centralized location, like a residential vacation rental. However, you can also book a boutique hotel in Capaccio or Paestum, like the Mec Paestum Hotel or the Grand Hotel Paestum , and stay closer to the ruins. Also, since Paestum is located in a foodie-rich part of the country, world-class dining options are sprinkled throughout the area, including the popular seafood restaurant known as Ristorante Nettuno .

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Paestum (or the Archaeological Park of Paestum [dead link] ) has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1998. It is in Campania , Italy , and is an ancient Greek (then Lucanian, later Roman ) settlement, with the best preserved Greek doric temples worldwide. It is surrounded by a Roman city wall, and is 40 km south of the city of Salerno .

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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 the Grand Tour of the 17th to 19th centuries, as an example of the Ancient Greek heritage. In these times, in fact, Greece was part of the Ottoman Empire .

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By train [ edit ].

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A regional train goes from Salerno or Naples to Paestum station; it takes about 0.5 hr from Salerno (or 1.5 hr from Naples) to Paestum. The train is probably the fastest way to arrive with public transportation. Read about the unified public transport ticket Campania Unico . Buy your ticket to get out in one of the souvenir shops close to the museum or, better yet, before you go. No ticket sale anymore at the Paestum station and machine rarely works. The train station is located due east, within easy walking distance, of the archaeological park and museum.

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  • Ferry during summer months from Naples , Positano , Amalfi to Salerno . CSTP bus 34 leaves from Piazza della Concordia in Salerno by the base of the ferry dock roughly every hour and takes about one hour to get to Paestum. Alternatively, you could walk a few blocks from the Salerno ferry dock to the Salerno train station and take the train.
  • Coaches run throughout the Campania regions, especially in Avellino province, picking locals up for various points and taking them to the site for €9 return.

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Get around [ edit ].

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The area in and around Paestum is flat and easy countryside to get around. A jpg map is available online. [dead link] Here is the general layout. The ancient settlement is surrounded on all four sides by a Roman wall and gates on the four ordinates. Via Magna Grecia is the modern road that cuts through the middle of the walled old city from north to south. Via Tavernelle or Via Porta Aurea is a modern road just outside the north city walls, and Via Nettuno or Via Porta Giustizia just outside the south city walls. The train tracks are outside the east city walls, and the beach outside the west city walls. The Archaeological Museum and the tourist information booth on Via Magna Grecia, natural focal points for any visit, are in the middle of the walled Paestum.

By foot [ edit ]

From the train station, walk west through the old city gate ( Porta Silena ) and continue straight ahead about 10 minutes along a pleasant flat country road to a hotel on Via Magna Grecia, then turn right and walk north to the main entrance to the archaeological park and the two-story modern National Archaeological Museum. Buy your tickets for the archaeological park from the museum. The museum is also a good place for tourist information and rest rooms.

Buses from Salerno stop on Via Magna Grecia near the south entrance to the archaeological park; to get to the main entrance, just walk north on Via Magna Grecia to the museum.

From the historical site to the beach is about 30 minutes further to the west.

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  • Three ancient Greek temples . There are three magnificently preserved Greek temples on the Paestum archaeological site, but they have all been erroneously designated in the past. Even the signage on site and maps do not always match the most current attributions. The designations change because of newly excavated evidences of the use of the temples. Perhaps further research would call for changes in the current attributions, but that is a scenario for future travelers. For present day travelers, the Greek temple in the northern part of Paestum is identified as a Temple of Athena, and the two Greek temples in the southern part of Paestum are identified as two temples of Hera. All three temples are oriented east-west, with the front facing the rising sun. The oldest temple is the southern most one, the Temple of Hera I (also erroneously called Basilica), built around 550 BC. The temple is wider than most Greek temples, with nine columns across the front and eighteen along the longer sides (9x18). The next oldest of the three temples is the Temple of Athena (also erroneously called Temple of Ceres), built around 500 BC on the highest point of Paestum, which is north of the ancient center of town. It has six columns across the front and thirteen along the sides (6x13). It is the first known temple in the world to mix the Doric columns of the main peristyle with the Ionic columns used in the porch (see Museum). The third oldest is the best preserved Greek temple in Paestum and perhaps the world -- the Temple of Hera II (also erroneously called Neptune Temple or Poseidon Temple), built around 450 BC. It is just north of the Temple of Hera I, and it has six columns across the front and fourteen along the sides (6x14). It belongs to a transitional phase between the archaic and the classic Doric order and incorporates subtle architectural refinements peculiar to the classic Doric order. For example, the base on which the columns rest is not completely horizontal, but humps up slightly in the middle along the sides to offset the illusion of sagging. The Temple of Hera II in Paestum is modeled closely after the Temple of Zeus in Olympia, foreshadowing the most celebrated classic Greek temple, the Parthenon in Athens .

First Temple of Hera (c 550 BC), the oldest, widest, and southernmost temple

  • Other Greek features . In addition to the three majestic Greek temples, there are two other notable Greek archaeological features. One is Heroon , a Greek memorial tomb, c 520 BC, which sits unexpectedly in the middle of the settlement. Well preserved vases found in Heroon are on display at the Archaeological Museum. Across the street from the Museum is a sunken circular Ekklesiasterion , c 480 BC, a civic assembly area large enough for about 500, evidence that Paestum was a democratic Greek city-state.

Heroon, Greek memorial tomb, found 1952 in the middle of the settlement

  • Roman ruins . In between the Athena Temple in the northern part of Paestum archaeological site and the Hera Temples in the southern part are many Roman ruins, including an amphitheater, house wall ruins, and Via Sacra, the main street of the ancient settlement. The Roman Forum was the ancient center of town. As with the Greek settlement, much of the ancient Roman settlement have yet to be excavated.

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  • National Archaeological Museum at Paestum , Via Magna Grecia , ☏ +39 0828 811 023 , +39 0828 722654 . daily 08:30– 19:30 (last admission: 18:50) except on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month because of maintenance, the museum will be open until 13:40 (last admission: 13:00) . Highlights of the two-story museum include: the Sele metopes, the frescos of grave chambers, especially the Tomb of the Diver, the contents of the Heroon, and the 1943 World War II allied invasion of Italy at Paestum. Open Ticket (Museum + Archeological Area): €9. Combo ticket (Museum+ Archeological Area + Ruins of Velia) €10 valid for 3 days . ( updated Nov 2016 )
  • Buffalo farms are famous for their mozzarella cheese. Buffalo mozzarella from Campania bears the "Mozzarella di Bufala Campana" trademark.

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  • After visiting the antiquities, relax at beach.

Buy [ edit ]

  • All the souvenirs you forgot to buy anywhere else in Italy , and they are even cheaper than elsewhere.
  • Small fake jumping athlete (from the grave frescos).

Eat [ edit ]

Around the museum are plenty of Italian restaurants serving the standard food. Try the buffalo mozzarella cheese. It is enjoyed with calzone, vegetable, salad, on pizza, on grilled bread, with tomatoes, or by itself accompanied by olive oil.

  • [dead link] La Basilica Café ( bar pizzeria ), Via Magna Graecia, 881 ( just north of the Archaeological Museum ), ☏ +39 828811301 , [email protected] . Good and inexpensive food. €5-8 pizzas . ( updated Nov 2016 )

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Sleep [ edit ].

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  • Hotel delle Rose , Via Magna Grecia 943 ( on street bordering the ruins ). €35 single to €85 quad . ( updated Nov 2016 )
  • Holiday Village Parco Elena , Contrada Impiso, 84076 , ☏ +39 0974 841491 , fax : +39 0974 841491 .  
  • Il Cannito Hotel ( Il Cannito Hotel ), Via Cannito, 84047 Paestum , ☏ +39 0828 1962277 . Small luxury design hotel immersed in the green, 5 km away from Paestum center. Only 4 rooms, internal restaurant and panoramic terrace. Room rates from €200 .  
  • 40.436293 14.979347 1 Oleandri Resort Paestum - Hotel Village Residence Club , Via Poseidonia 177 . With a large outdoor pool, a hot tub and children's play area, the hotel is set in 30,000 m² of private parkland. The private beach is furnished with sun loungers and parasols. Accommodation is divided into hotel rooms and self-contained apartments. Free wired internet, Wi-Fi and parking. Wired internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.  
  • The main international hotel chains have their blocks at the beach.
  • There is a agricultural farm that rents out beds run by a Belgian.

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  • Train to north or south only; 30 minutes north to Salerno ; 1.5 hours north to Naples .
  • In summer ferries to Amalfi Coast and Naples .

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Guide To Visiting Paestum, Italy’s Ancient Greek Gem

Tucked away just south of the renowned Amalfi Coast lies the town of Paestum, a vivid testament to Italy’s ancient history. If you’re gearing up for a visit, this is the ultimate guide to experiencing Paestum’s Greek and Roman wonders.

This comprehensive overview takes you on a journey through the archaeological site, highlighting all the captivating sights awaiting your exploration.

The UNESCO-listed Paestum stands as a veritable treasure trove of awe-inspiring Greek archaeological marvels, the finest on the Italian mainland.

Temple of Neptune

The site is only surpassed by the superb Valley of the Temples in Agrigento Sicily . But Paestum offers a more condensed and accessible experience.

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What Is Paestum: A Short History

Paestum was once a vital part of Magna Graecia, or Greater Greece. It proudly showcases three exceptionally preserved Doric temples that harken back to the years 650 to 450 BC.

In the 6th century BC, the Greeks colonized the southern part of Italy, including Campania, Sicily, and Calabria. Around 600 BC, Poseidonia was established and named after the Greek god of the sea.

Paestum flourished as a Greek city, featuring an agora, roads, and splendid temples.

In the 5th century BC, the indigenous Lucanians took possession of the city. They renamed it Paestum.

view of the Paestum archaeological site

With the Pyrrhic War, Rome conquered Paestum. It was transformed into a Roman city in 273 BC. Roman structures were erected atop some Greek sites, like the Roman amphitheater and forum.

During the Middle Ages, Paestum faced a decline and eventual abandonment. The fall of the Western Roman Empire, political instability, changing trade routes, the plague, and the gradual shift of power to other regions all played a part in diminishing Paestum’s significance.

However, after centuries of oblivion, Paestum was rediscovered in the 18th century. This was about when Pompeii was unearthed and excavated as well.

In 1998, Paestum was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Today, Paestum boasts three remarkably preserved Greek temples, an amphitheater, forum, houses, and ancient roads. It’s a captivating journey through the ancient past!

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Guide To Paestum: What To See

Begin your visit at the visitor center, where you can obtain maps, information, and any necessary tickets.

Much of the forum and other parts of town are in ruins. But there are three absolutely magnificent temples and a first rate museum. Via Sacre runs the length of the site and connects the temples.

If you are a history buff, you may want to book a guided tour with an archaeologist or a 2 hour private tour .

Here’s a rundown of what you can see on a visit to Paestum.

1. Temple of Neptune (Poseidon)

As you step into the park, you’ll be greeted by the majestic Temple of Neptune, also known as the Temple of Poseidon or the Temple of Hera II.

Temple of Neptune

Among Paestum’s treasures, this is the youngest and best preserved of the set of temples from Magna Graecia. It’s akin to the Parthenon in Athens .

Erected in 450 BC, it stands as a textbook example of Doric architecture, capturing the essence of Italy and Greece. It’s lined in travertine stone that appears gold when the sun shines on it.

The temple stands on a high platform with six columns on the front and back, and fourteen columns on the sides. It’s known for its elegant proportions and intricate details.

The imposing columns appear lighter than they are due to the grooves carved into the shafts. The intent was to play with light and shadow and give the effect of the folds of a peplos , a traditional Greek dress.

interior of the temple

The temple’s entablature and pediments have survived nearly intact. The frieze once consisted of triglyphs and uncured metopes. Only the roof and internal walls of the cella are missing.

The cella once held a statue of the god Neptune.

In the past, scholars believed that the temple was dedicated to Neptune/Poseidon. But recent studies propose that it might have been built to honor Apollo instead.

Visitor can access the temple’s interior, although entry is limited to a small group at a time. So, a short wait in line might be required. But it’s well worth it.

Temple of Hera

2. Temple of Hera

Built around 550 B.C., the Temple of Hera I is the oldest and smallest of the temples.

It was once known as the “Basilica,” after it was misidentified by 18th century archaeologists. They mistakenly thought the lack of pediments meant that it had a civic function.

But the discovery of ex-votos and inscriptions allowed the temple to be rightfully restored to its association with ancient Greek goddess Hera, wife and sister of Zeus. She was considered the queen of the gods and the goddess of marriage and childbirth.

The delicate temple stands on a high podium with six columns on the front and back, and thirteen columns on the sides. It’s a bit wider than most Greek temples.

A statue of the Zeus has been reconstructed from fragments found between the Temple of Neptune and the Temple of Hera. It’s in the archaeological museum.

Temple of Athena

3. Temple of Athena

Constructed around 500 BC, during the zenith of Greek influence, the Temple of Athena is crafted from local limestone. It features the characteristic attributes of the Doric order, including unadorned columns with plain capitals.

The temple’s design is peripteral, enveloped by a colonnade of Doric columns that contribute to its harmonious proportions.

The temple was dedicated to the goddess Athena. She symbolized wisdom, courage, and strategic warfare in Greek mythology. It served as a center of devotion and offerings to seek the blessings of the revered deity.

The temple’s dimensions measure approximately 80 feet by 200 feet. It features a facade adorned with nine columns and eighteen columns on the sides.

Unlike the Neptune and Hera temples, you cannot go inside this one.

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4. Roman Forum

In Roman cities, the forum was the heart of city life. The forum in Paestum was no different. And it’s in the central part of the complex.

In its present guise, the forum is the result of a layout carried out when Emperor Augustus ruled. The colonnades surrounding the square were built and the floor level was lowered.

The area was surrounded on all sides by tabernae (shops) and a macellum (covered market).

You can also make out traces of public buildings like the basilica, small shrines, and a city archive. Some of the shops even retain their original flooring.

ruins of the amphitheater

5. Amphitheatre

The Pastum amphitheater dates from the 1st to 2nd century AD. Only the western half has been excavated and is visible today.

This arena, like other Roman arenas, was used for circus shows and gladiatorial games.

The tunnel that led to the theater is still intact. It would have been used for transporting animals and props to the arena floor.

Ekklesiasterion

6. Ekklesiasterion

The Ekklesiasterion is oldest building in the agora, dating back to 480-470 B.C. It’s not terribly well preserved, but still offer insights into the democratic practices and civic life of the city.

The Ekklesiasterion was the citizens’ assembly hall and used for public meetings. The term ekklesia referred to the assembly of male citizens who participated in the democratic governance of the city-state.

The structure was circular in shape and had tiered seating in concentric rings. It was designed to provide clear visibility and audibility to all participants, ensuring that debates and discussions could be conducted effectively.

It was used until at least the 3rd century.

Heroon

The heroon from 520 BC is located near the forum and adjacent to the Temple of Athena. A heroon is a chamber that was partially carved into the bedrock.

It’s believed to have been built to honor the city’s legendary founder, even though it was constructed around a century after his passing. This commemorative structure took the form of a simple tumulus, encircled by a protective wall made of large stones.

During its excavation in 1954, a fascinating discovery came to light at its core: a stone chamber with a pitched roof. This chamber was positioned partly below the ground level and partly above it.

Inside this chamber, a remarkable array of finds was unearthed. The included several unusual bronze vessels and an Athenian pottery black-figure amphora from 520–500 BC. Today, these artifacts are in the museum.

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8. City Walls

The city walls of Paestum are some of the best preserved from Magna Graecia. Their building and layout took place over a period from the 6th to the 1st century BC.

Built of blocks of limestone, the walls are no longer their original height.

There were once 28 towers around the perimeter. Two of them were restored in the 20th century.

There are four gates to the city. At the Porta Marina, you can climb the walls and have excellent views of the ruins and the coast.

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9. National Archaeological Museum Of Paestum

The Paestum Archaeological Museum is a must visit! Opened in 1952, it’s near the entrance to the site and you may want to visit this first to get a sense of what the temples once held.

This modern museum houses archaeological finds from centuries of excavation at the Paestum site. There are sections on Paestum’s prehistory, the Lucanian civilization, Greek Paestum, and Roman Paestum.

You’ll find Greek statues, terracotta pieces, Neolithic, Bronze, and Iron Age pottery, coins, jewelry, and tomb paintings.

Of particular note is a frieze from the nearby Sanctuary of Hera. The decorative panels includes mythological scenes that would have delighted a 6th century B.C. audience.

Tomb of the Diver on display in the museum

One is a comical story of Hercules and the Kerkopes. Hercules was asleep when two scamps stole his weapons.

He tied them to his pole and carried them over his shoulder. When they laughed at his hairy back, Hercules was amused and decided to let them go.

Other things to see include:

  • a bronze vase from the Heroon
  • a krater vase portraying the rape of Europa
  • flower women votives from the temples
  • painted Lucanian tombs
  • dancing girl metopes from the Temple of Hera
  • a 1st century portrait bust of Tiberius
  • an Aphrodite vase
  • red figure vases
  • statuettes of Venus
  • artifacts from the necropolis of Gaudo

READ : Guide To The Naples National Archaeological Museum

krater vase showing the Rape of Europa

10. Tomb of the Diver

The star of the museum is the Tomb of the Diver, an ode to eternity. In 1969, a farmer in the area discovered the only known ancient Greek frescoes from a tomb dating from 470 BC. It was an extraordinary archaeological find.

There is some debate about whether it was created by the Greeks or the Lucanians. But most historians believe it was the indigenous Lucanian inhabitants of the region.

Crafted from five limestone slabs, this enigmatic tomb features four walls forming its enclosure and an extraordinary fifth slab that serves as the tomb’s ceiling or roof. It is from this captivating roof that the tomb gets its name.

The image depicts an athletic young man gracefully diving into a stream of water, almost into the unknown.

wall painting in the Tomb of the Diver

The meaning has long been debated. But it’s most likely a symbol of passing into the afterlife. Is there a new world of life beneath the water?

Inside the tomb, four walls are adorned with buon fresco paintings — true frescos rapidly painted on wet plaster.

They capture scenes of a lively symposium – basically a Greek drinking party. They are most likely giving the diver a good send off.

There are some homosexual scenes. In one of the longer panels, two lovers are on the right. Another two men sit on a couch watching them.

These paintings are unique and very significant because they represent the only known surviving ancient Greek frescoes with figurative imagery from this period.

display in the archaeological museum

Guide To Paestum: Tips For Visiting

No guide to Paestum is complete with some must know tips for visiting the site and museum.

1. Where Is Paestum

Paestum is located in the Campania region of southern Italy. It’s situated on the Tyrrhenian Sea coast, in the province of Salerno. The town is considered to be the “capital” of the Cilento region.

Paestum is about 55 miles from Naples and 3 hours from Bari in Puglia .

Paestum is relatively close to the Amalfi Coast too, making it a feasible day trip destination from the coastal towns. Here are the times:

  • Amalfi Town to Paestum : Approximately 35 miles via car, taking around 1.5 to 2 hours
  • Positano to Paestum : Approximately 40 miles via car, taking around 2 hours
  • Sorrento to Paestum : Approximately 56 miles via car, taking around 2 to 2.5 hours

aerial view of the temples

2. How To Get To Paestum

If you’re driving, follow the S18 south of Salerno. At Paestum, there are designated parking areas available for visitors.

The main parking lot is near the entrance to the archaeological site, making it easily accessible. Additionally, there are often parking spaces available along the roads leading to the site.

You should plan to arrive arrive early, especially during peak tourist seasons, to secure a parking spot.

If you are planning to take the train from Naples, you must book a regional one from Napoli Centrale. There are two train stations in Paestum: Paestum Station (Stazione di Paestum) and Capaccio-Roccadaspide Station (Stazione di Capaccio-Roccadaspide).

Temple of Hera

You can check times and book tickets on Trenitalia . Either station is about a 10-15 minute walk to the ruins. The Paestum one is a bit closer.

You also book a train ticket and skip the line ticket for the archaeological site here . You can also book a private transfer to Paestum from the Naples station.

If you would prefer to visit Paestum on a guided tour, that’s an efficient way to visit. Here are some options:

  • guided day tour from Naples
  • guided day tour from Sorrento
  • Paestum & Pompeii tour from Rome

3. How To Get Around Paestum

You can just walk around Paestum. The site is designed to be pedestrian-friendly.

Well-maintained paths lead you through the different areas of the ancient city. They’re a tad uneven, so wear comfortable shoes.

horse sculpture in front of the temples of Paestum

4. When To Visit Paestum

I think the best time to visit Paestum is the spring or fall. It’s less busy then than in the summer. And the scene is especially picturesque with poppies and wildflowers surrounding the ruins.

5. How Long To Spend At Paestum

Most visitors spend about 2-3 hours in Paestum. I would plan to spend at least an hour or so visiting the temples and another hour at the museum. If you have a particular interest in archaeology, perhaps more.

6. Where To Stay in Paestum

Naples makes a good base to explore Paestum. For more information on where to stay, you can check out my 3 days in Naples itinerary .

On the Amalfi Coast, the lovely Palazzo Belmonte has a private beach and is just a 30 minute drive from Paestum.

If you want something close to Paestum, you can check out the Hotel Cerere , Mec Paestum Hotel , and Hotel dei Templi .

Temple of Neptune

7. Is Paestum Worth Visiting?

If you are a Greek history buff or love archaeological sites (I do!), Paestum is 100% worth visiting. Paestum boasts some of the best preserved Greek ruins in the world, and certainly the best on mainland Italy.

The two things that struck me about Paestum were: (1) the incredible state of preservation of the ruins; and (2) the fact that you could walk inside them. This made the visit super enjoyable for me.

If ruins aren’t your thing, maybe you can skip Paestum. And the downside of visiting the town is that it’s a bit isolated from other attractions.

7. Other Practical Information

Addres s: Via Magna Grecia 913

Hours : Open 8:45 am until one hour before sunset. Last admission 2 hours before sunset.

Temple of Athena

Tickest are 12 euros. In December through February, they are 6 euros.

Click here to pre-book a ticket. You can also visit Paestum with the Artecard . It comes in several versions and offers free entry to many of Campagnia’s attractions.

I hope you’ve enjoyed my guide to Paestum. You may find these other southern Italy travel guides useful:

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Paestum Italy: all you need to know to visit this overlooked UNESCO site and its breathtaking Greek temples

The ancient Greek city of Paestum is one of the most beautiful yet often overlooked archaeological sites in Italy. This is all you need to know to plan a visit to Peastum, Italy.

If you love history and archaeological sites, then you should make sure to include in your Italy itinerary a visit to the stunning Greek and Roman archaeological site of Paestum.

Located in Campania, less than 1 hour drive South of Salerno, Paestum is home to three Greek temples of outstanding beauty and to a beautiful museums with unique burial paintings from the V century BC.

The site entered UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites in 1998 and it is one of the most beautiful archaeological sites in the country and one of the best to see Greek ruins in the South of Italy.

Despite its importance and beauty, the site is largely overlooked by international tourism, probably due to its position, slightly off the most beaten track.

I highly recommend you go visit and spend a morning in this gorgeous location: you will never forget it!

You can learn how to include Paestum in your Southern Italy itinerary here

A brief history or Paestum, Italy

Paestum is an ancient Greek city originally built in this location by Greek colonies from, probably, the city of Sibaris, in the VII century BC.

Its original name seems to have been Poseidonia, a name that highlighted to special connection with the God of the Sea Poseidon, and seems to have changed name to Paistom and then Paestum respectively when taken over by the Lucanians first and the Romans next.

Poseidonia / Paestum went though a long period of prosperity and many of the ruins we see today date back to those years of wealth and power, which archaeologists place between  560 a.C. al 440 a.C. (Greek times) and then later 273 BC – 270 AD (Roman times).

Paestum seems to have become Christian relatively early and seems to have been home to Christian Bishops since the V century.

The town however fell into disgrace and was largely abandoned from the VIII century AD, when the area partially returned to be an unwelcoming swamp.

In the XVIII century the Greek city seems to have returned to some form of notoriety and eventually even entered the itinerary of the Grand Tour which mean it gained popularity among a certain section of European society.

Nowadays, the temples and the city are an archaeological park with attached an interesting museum and a wonderful place to learn about the history of this area and how different civilizations left their mark.

What to see in Paestum

Paestum is an open air archaeological site and museum, with ancient ruins of three Greek temples, houses, ancient city piazzas and artifacts.

The most impressive things to see in Paestum I believe are the three Greek temples and the museum.

The three Greek temples

The city of Paestum has three Greek temples in a stunning state of conservation.

Made of cream colored stone, they stand tall in the middle of what are now green lawns and are a vision of might and beauty against the backdrop of the Southern Italian blue sky and the frame of tall umbrella pines that surround them.

The temples are different one from the other but they are all in Doric style and where devoted to different deities, the attribution to which seems to have stumped historians in the past.

The temples are visible one from the other, two of which facing each other, and they are impressive both as a whole and individually.

The temple of Neptune

The temple of Neptune in Paestum dates back to the V century a.C. and is a sight to behold.

Inside temples of Neptune, Paestum, Italy

It has three naves and is entirely surrounded by Doric columns made of golden-colored travertine.

The columns are large and heavy but they are decorated with splendid vertical grooves: they capture the light as it hits the columns and create a wonderful game of shades that make this massive stone creation look as if it was feather-light.

You feel small inside it but the sun streaming in from the open roof also makes you feel part of this magnificent creation: it is really easy to see why this was a religious building, the effect on the visitor is truly powerful!

Detail of columns in the temples of Neptune in Paestum Italy

The temples of Neptune is said to be the best-preserved temple in the Greek world and is also unique.

The double order of columns that divide the tree naves of the temple is unseen in the Western Greek world and makes this temple the only example of this type of architecture in Magna Graecia .

This structure also connects this temple with the much more famous yet less preserved great temple of Zeus in Olympia, in mainland Greece.

The Basilica

Beside the temple sits another building, smaller yet somewhat similar, often referred to as ‘the basilica’.

It got this name in the XVIII century, when archaeologists thought this was an administrative type of building however, archaeologists now believe it was original a temple to Hera and / or Zeus.

It dates back to 530 a.C and had, inside, several religious artifacts now preserved in the local museum.

The basilica is stunning: it is in excellent state of preservation and has some special traits that make it stand out.

One is the odd number of columns at its front and the other is the peculiar shape of the columns itself, narrower at the top, two architectural elements that give away the archaic origin of the building.

The temples of Athena or Temple of Ceres

A little detached from the two other temples lies another religious building identified as the temple of Athena or Ceres.

Temple of Athena, Paestum with child in front

This is a wonderful Doric temple and likely the first you encounter when entering the park: the temple is framed by pine trees and flowers is a little detached from the other two, which you can however easily see and reach from here.

The temples seems to have been built after the basilica but before the temple of Neptune and has some peculiarities that make it unique: its plan is simpler than that of the other two temples and its pediment is also unique because of its Doric decoration.

Paestum’s Archaeological Museum

Immediately outside the precinct with the temples, you find the beautiful and well kept Paestum Museum, which holds several ruins and artifacts from the temples / city area and additional finds from the area.

The most famous of all are the incredible burial paintings knows as ‘diver’s tomb’ or ‘t omba del tuffatore ‘ in Italian.

The tomb of the divers dates back to the V century BC and it is a rare example of Greek embellishment of a burial space.

This is an exquisite painting of a diver taking a symbolic dip into the world of the dead and also has depictions of colorful symposium / banqueting scenes.

The tomb is unique and worth seeing, and complement spectacularly the beauty of the temples just in front.

Practical tips for visiting Paestum, Italy

Paestum is best reached by car. Its locality is called Capaccio, which is a small nondescript town in Southern Campania.

The drive here is easy and once you get to the temples you find shops, restaurants, parking lots and facilities for tourists.

To visit the park I recommend you wear good walking shoes or walking sandals.

The terrain is not particularly challenging or difficult and it is vastly flat however, this is an archaeological site so uneven terrain and grassy and dirt patches are the norm.

The site can be visited in a couple of hours and it is possible to have lunch just outside with view over the temples.

Opening hours: 9:00 am to 7:30 pm [last entrance 6:45 pm] from Monday to Sunday. Please note that the museum is closed on Mondays. 2020 rules and regulations may affect this hours.

Paestum entry ticket prices:

from December to February

  • Full price : € 6 .
  • Reduced (from 18 to 25 years): € 2.
  • Family (2 adults + one or more children and young people up to 25 years):  € 10.

from March to November

  • Full price : € 12 .
  • Family (2 adults + one or more children and young people up to 25 years): € 20.

Visiting Paestum with kids

Paestum is one of my favorite archaeological sites in Italy to visit with kids . It is rather contained in size, therefore not overwhelming, and it has a lot of open spaces that are good for kids to run and explore in their own time.

The temples are fun for them to visit and there are simple enough information panels that, with the aid of an adult, can help them make sense of what they see.

The presence of the restaurants and cafe make this an easy place to visit in terms of logistics too and the car park is literally just in front of the temples.

I recommend you bring al all terrain stroller or do without for the duration of the visit.

Organized tours and day trip to Paestum

We visited Paestum on our own and I believe if you have a car, the information available on site and at the museum are sufficient to enjoy your day and learn about the place.

If you don’t have a car or want to learn more about this site, there are day trips and day tours available.

You can check out the following (please note: these are affiliate links and, should you make a purchase though them, we might make a small commission at no extra cost to you. The links lead you to GetYourGuide, our favorite ticket and booking platform)

  • 2h Temple and Archaeological museum of Paestum guided tour
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  • Paestum and mozzarella farm tour from Naples (indeed, this is mozzarella di bufala land!)
  • Paestum and buffalo farm day tour from Sorrento

What to see near Paestum

Paestum is less than an hour South of Salerno, the getaway town to the Amalfi Coast and can be easily reached by car from there.

We drove here from Matera and the drive took approximately 2.5 hours, on easy roads.

If you want to have a dip in the sea, the town of Agropoli and the pretty beach of Trentova are a very short drive from the temples.

I hope you enjoyed this quick overview and tips for visiting Paestum Italy and it inspired you to go! Safe travel planning.

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Marta Correale is an Italian mama of two. Born and raised in Rome, Marta has a passion for travel and especially enjoys showing off Italy to her kids, who are growing up to love it as much as she does! A classics graduate, teacher of Italian as a second language and family travel blogger, Marta launched Mama Loves Italy as a way to inspire, support and help curious visitors to make the most of a trip to Italy and learn about Italian culture on the way.

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Visit the famous temples of Paestum from Sorrento

Day Trip to Paestum

Paestum, located about 70 kilometers south of the Sorrentine Peninsula, was founded by ancient Greeks in the 7th century BC and is famous still today for the perfectly preserved Greek temples, which have recently been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Getting to Paestum

The trip from Sorrento to Paestum is rather long, so the best option is to book a private driver for a car tour or rent a car and drive yourself. To reach Paestum by public transportation, you will need to travel to Naples and take the train from there; the archaeological ruins are about a 15 minute walk from the train station.

A Gourmet Side Trip If you are travelling by car, don't miss the opportunity to stop at one of the many artisan cheesemakers along the road, specialized in making the area's famous mozzarella di bufala , or buffalo mozzarella. We suggest visiting Vannulo, which offers tours of the buffalo farm, a farm shop with a variety of artisan cheeses, a farm restaurant featuring dishes based on farm products, and a gelateria specialized in buffalo milk gelato.

The History of Paestum

The temples at Paestum were built by ancient Greeks who initially settled at Sibari in Calabria before beginning to expand their territory along the coastline of southern Italy, creating what is now known as Magna Grecia. Paestum was once called “Poseidonia” in honor of the god of the sea, protector of sailors. It reached its glory around 500 BC, but by the 4th century BC the area had begun to experience flooding caused by sediment at the mouth of the river Salso, which ran along the walls of the city. Over the centuries, residents began to leave the city until it was finally abandoned completely between 800 and 900 AD.

Ironically, the abandonment of the city was a lucky stroke for the temples of Paestum, which were left intact over the millenia. They were gradually rediscovered beginning in the 1700's by travellers on the Grand Tour, and in 1907 the first archaeological digs began, which lasted into the 1970's.

Visiting the Temples of Paestum

Tickets: EUR 7 Hours: 8:45 am to an hour before sunset

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After entering through the main gate, you will first come upon the “Temple of Ceres”, once dedicated to the Goddess of Athens. Continue south, passing the forum, a group of houses, and the amphitheater, all of which offer a view into daily life during Roman times. The Temple of Neptune (or Poseidon in Greek times) is located to the south, and is almost perfectly preserved. The adjacent Temple of Hera has been transformed into a Catholic basilica.

Take time to visit the site's archaeological museum, where the objects unearthed during excavations are displayed, including the famous fresco found in the Tomb of the Diver.

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Paestum was founded as “Poseidonia” by Greek colonists, who arrived here with their ships from the city of Sibari in Calabria around 600 BC.Previously the area was inhabited by indigenous groups. The relations between them and the Greeks are still unclear, we hope to have more information from the new excavations that will be carried out in Paestum and in the surrounding area.In the second half of the seventh century. BC, the Greeks settled in a fortress on a rock overlooking the sea, in today’s Agropoli, south of Paestum. There they built a temple for Poseidon. Around 600 BC they moved to the plain and founded Poseidonia-Paestum, on the left bank of the Sele river. Since their arrival, the settlers took care to divide the spaces: the living quarters were clearly distinguished by a large central strip intended for public functions. The latter, in turn, was divided into three areas: those to the north and south, dedicated to the deities, where we can still admire the three majestic Doric temples today; the central one, reserved for political and commercial activities (agora). The agora, that is the main square of the Greek city, was its beating heart. The south side of this open space, in Roman times, was chosen to host the Forum. Two symbolic monuments of the political image of the city were built on the agora. The first, defined as “heroon”, is a chamber structure partially excavated in the rock around 520 BC. C. and built in honor of the mythical founding hero of the colony. The building was respected by the Lucanians, while the Romans, upon their arrival, built a rectangular enclosure, visible today, and covered it with earth, putting an end to the cult. Inside, an exceptional set was found, preserved in the Archaeological Museum. The second building, the circular ekklesiasterion, was built around 480 BC. C. to accommodate male citizens who gathered to discuss political issues.

Our tours in Pestum are: 1) Archaeological Park of Paestum, 2) National Archaeological Museum of Paestum., 3) The Temple of Neptune or Poseidon or of Hera , 4) Temple of Athena, 5) Roman Amphitheater of Paestum, 6) Church of SS. Annunziata.

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When you get Paestum , you suddenly be amazed by the very well-preserved city walls of almost 5 Km that still surround the urban core and would have originally been 7 mt high. Along the walls there are four main gates situated at the compass directions: Porta Sirena to the east; Porta Giustizia to the south; Porta Marina to the west and Porta Aurea to the north.

History of Paestum

Today it’s a UNESCO Heritage site . Once called Poseidonia, the city was founded in the VII century BC by Greeks colonists from Sybaris and it would has probably occupied by a human settlement when they got there. During Greek occupation the city achieved its greatest heights before to fall in Lucanians' hands (who changed the name with Paiston ) and later under Rome control.

It turned the name in Paestum once and for all when it was taken by Rome in BC 273 and continued to prosper until the mouth of river Salso started to be buried by sand and the whole place turned into a swamp, according to Strabo. The more the swamp got bigger the closer the urban settlement pull back to Ceres temple until citizens left the place for good in the IX century AD.

Paestum, what you can see

You can fill your lungs with almost 3000 years of history simply by walking through Via Sacra. It was brought back to the world in 1903. It's thirty feet wide and paved with big blocks of limestone. Public areas and sacred places can be found on both sides of the street as well as buildings of residential areas and the roman paved road matching the ancient Greek path. Forum area was rehabbed during the Roman period: it's rectangular and surrounded by many other buildings aimed to public life and religious custom.

To the north side of Forum there's the so-called Italicum Temple which probably was the Capitolium of the city during Roman time. It's an esastylium temple placed on a high podium at the top of few wide stone steps, equipped with one altar only.

Temples of Paestum

Sacred area is certainly the place that amazes visitors the most: three temples in Greek Doric order stayed up til now as well-preserved as by some miracle. Two of them were devoted to Hera and one to Athena.

Must be mentioned the sanctuary of Hera aimed to an ancient religious cult - which is told to be started by Argonauts - played outside the walls near the mouth of river Sele and the several necropolis outside the city walls.

Opening Hours

Archaeological area (the Temples) is open 7 days a week from 8:30 am to 7:30 pm (issue of last admission ticket at 6.50 pm).

At the ticket office of “Porta Principale” there’s a cloakroom where it’s possible to sto re backpacks, bags and luggage.

The Museum is open from 8:30 am to 7:30 pm (issue of last admission ticket at 6:50 pm) -

the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month: from 8:30 am to 1:40 pm (issue of last admission ticket at 1: 00 pm)

Archaeological area and Museum are c losed on  1 January and 25 December.

Single Ticket (Museum + Archaeological Area):  € 9,00 full - € 4,50 reduced .

Museum Ticket (just in case the Archaeological area was closed): 4,00 € full- 2,00 € reduced

Archaeological Area Ticket (just in case the Museum was closed): € 7.00 full - € 3.50 reduced

PAESTUM MIA annual ticket (archaeological area + museum + extra activities all included) : € 15.00 full - € 7.50 reduced

Cumulative ticket (Parco Archeologico Paestum + Velia): € 10.00 full - € 5.00 reduced

People betwee n 18 and 25 years old are entitled to a reduced price rate. C heck out the complete list of reductions on the   MiBACT web page.

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ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE CARD:

FOUNDATION: VII century BC.

SUNSET: IX century A D .

CIVILIZATION: Ancient Greeks

REGION: Campania

PROVINCE: Salerno

ADMINISTRATION: MIBACT

REDiSCOVERY: XVII C entury

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Getting there.

Stop at Paestum. Just outside the railway station you’re entering the ancient city. Passing by Porta Sirena, after almost 15 minutes you’ll get the Museum and the archaeological site.

Take motorway A3 Salerno - Reggio Calabria. If you’re driving from the north get exit gate Battipaglia, if you’re driving from the south take gate Eboli.

Following trunk road SS 18: take the exit Capaccio Scalo and keep driving until you get via Laura at Paestum (65 miles to motorway toll booth of Battipaglia and 12 miles to Eboli’s gate)

From International Airport of Naples (59 miles far away) take Alibus to the railway station.

GOOD TO KNOW!

It's very easy to get the archaeological site of Paestum. There are information boards all along the itinerary and it's also possible to get audio-guides at the entrance. Museum is in the front of the archaeological park and it’s full of relics. That’s why we really suggest to take a tour and get focused especially on the amazing painted slabs taken from the tombs walls of necropolis around the city. Above all, the Tomb of  the Diver.

There are many souvenir shops near the site and cafes and restaurants where you can take a breakfast or a lunch. Free parking areas are all around.

A free guided tour (only italian language) called " The Argonauts footpath: a walk from temples to sea " is taken on the first sunday of every month. Meeting at 10.30 a.m. at the Museum of Paestum. According to ancient legend, “Argonauts path” story says that Hera's Sanctuary was founded at the mouth of river Sele by heroes who attended the quest of Golden Fleece at Jason's side.

Path is easy but it's one mile long so we really suggest to wear comfortable shoes. The event is taken on the first sunday of every month and no charges. To participate it's necessary to pick up the free-ticket at the Museum's box office before to meet at the main entrance.

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PAESTUM: THE CITY OF POSEIDON – Virtual Guided Tour

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When Wolfgang von Goethe, the great German poet, arrived in Paestum, at the end of the XVIII century, must have not appeared too different than today, and the emotions that the ruins evoke in today’s travelers are still of marvel and sublime beauty. The Ancient Greek City of Poseidonia, later renamed Paestum or Pesto by the Romans, was a sort of El Dorado to the Grand Tour Travelers. Paestum it is now a Unesco World Heritage site, offers one of the most evocative experiences of antiquity, in this virtual tour we will discover its history and its ruins, but also the rare famous painted tombs, with scenes of feasts and even sex, which are quite unusual in the Greek culture as tombs were not usually painted, and the well-preserved temples of the ancient city. An unmissable journey into the Mediterranean Greek culture of Southern Italy.

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Moscow metro private tours.

  • 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
  • Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

  • Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
  • Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
  • Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
  • Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
  • Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
  • Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
  • Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
  • Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
  • If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
  • Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
  • Have fun time with a very friendly local;
  • + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

  • Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
  • + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

  • Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
  • Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
  • The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

  • + A friend in Moscow.
  • + Private & customized Moscow tour.
  • + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
  • + An authentic experience of local life.
  • + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
  • + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
  • + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
  • + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
  • + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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Moscow metro tour: architectural styles of the subway.

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Duration: 2 hours

Categories: Culture & History, Sightseeing

This metro tour of Russia’s capital and most populous city, Moscow, is your chance to get a unique insight into the beautiful and impressive architecture of the city's underground stations. Admire their marble walls and high ceilings representing Stalin's desire for glory after World War 2, and see first-hand how the interiors change with the rise of new political eras. Your guide will lead you through the complex network, which is one of the most heavily used rapid transit systems worldwide, with over two billion travelers in 2011.

Opened in 1935, Moscow’s underground system, now 190 miles (305 km) long with 185 stations, is today one the largest and most heavily used rapid transit systems in the world. On this Moscow metro tour, discover the impressive architecture of Moscow’s underground stations and learn how they reflect the Soviet era.

Getting around by metro, your local guide will take you through parts of Moscow’s infamous history. Stop at stations built during the time of the USSR (Soviet Union) that are praised as one of the most extravagant architectural projects from Stalin’s time. After World War 2, he was keen on establishing Stalinist architecture to represent his rising regime and a recognized empire. Learn how when his successor started the de-Stalinization of the former Soviet Union in 1953, the extravagancy of the architecture was toned down.

Discover how the unique character of each station reflected several different eras. While stations like Kievskaya and Slavyansky Bulvar have pompous halls and high stucco ceilings brimming with extravagant decorations, those built later, like Volzhskaya, are lightly adorned with sparse furnishings. Architect Alexey Dushkin and painter Alexander Deyneka were just two of the many artists who made these magnificent landmarks possible.

Revel in Moscow's glory days, as well as the years of scarcity, on this fascinating Moscow metro experience. Conclude your tour at one of the central stations in Moscow. If you're lucky, you may even find the secret entrance to the unconfirmed Metro-2, a parallel underground system used by the government -- a mystery which has neither been denied nor confirmed today.

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We have a wide range of tours designed to give you an insight into the destination you're travelling in and there is something for everybody. The culture shock ratings considers the destination visited, transport used, activities undertaken and that "Wow, I'm really not at home now!" factor. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our gradings is as follows…

This is the least confronting of our tour range. Transport used on the trip is either private or a very comfortable public option, the activities included are usually iconic sites and locations that are not all too confronting.

The tour can include a mix of private and public transport providing a level of comfort that is slightly below what you would experience at home. Sites visited are usually iconic sites, tours can also include market visits, visits to communities etc that provide the traveller with a fantastic insight into destination.

Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether it's a packed public bus where you are forced to stand, a visit to a local market, a local community, you are sure to have an experience that is very different from what you're used to at home.

The comforts of your home town and the environment you are used to are more of a rarity. Expect some challenging transport options, visits to local sites and areas that don't resemble anything at home.

You're out there in the global community! You are likely to be exposed to the elements, travel in whatever means of transport is available and basically take it as it comes, whatever comes! It can be tough.

Physical Rating

Our physical rating gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our gradings is as follows…

These tours have very limited physical activity. Usually climbing in and out of the transport provided, walking through sites, markets etc included in the itinerary.

These tours have a bit of physical activity but nothing that should challenge you too much. This could be climbing on and off public transport through to a walk through the destination you're travelling in, they can include walking only tours or a combination of walking and transport.

These tours involve a bit of physical activity from walking up and down hills in the destination you're travelling in or the surrounding areas. Climbing on and off local transport or riding a bike up to 30 kms along predominantly flat terrain or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.

These Tours will provide you with some solid physical activity. Whether its bike riding, walking, trekking, kayaking or riding on public transport you will need to have a good level of fitness to enjoy this tour.

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. These tours are our most challenging and involve some serious walking, hiking or bike riding. Can involve step climbs by foot or pedal and some challenging public transport options in the destination you are travelling.

Luxury Rating

Some trips are like a stroll on the beach, while others have you trekking alpine passes. Some of you thrive on camping out on the savannah, while others may prefer a hot shower and a comfortable bed in a lodge. Follow the grading systems below to find the right trip for you.

To help you choose the trip that's right for you, we've broken all of our trips down into four service levels. Measuring the comfort level of the accommodation and transport. So whether you're travelling on a budget and want to save money by using public transport, or prefer upgraded accommodation and are happy to pay a little more, then we have a level for you.

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Authentic experiences with some of the comforts of home

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Moscow Metro 2019

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Will it be easy to find my way in the Moscow Metro? It is a question many visitors ask themselves before hitting the streets of the Russian capital. As metro is the main means of transport in Moscow – fast, reliable and safe – having some skills in using it will help make your visit more successful and smooth. On top of this, it is the most beautiful metro in the world !

. There are over 220 stations and 15 lines in the Moscow Metro. It is open from 6 am to 1 am. Trains come very frequently: during the rush hour you won't wait for more than 90 seconds! Distances between stations are quite long – 1,5 to 2 or even 3 kilometers. Metro runs inside the city borders only. To get to the airport you will need to take an onground train - Aeroexpress.

RATES AND TICKETS

Paper ticket A fee is fixed and does not depend on how far you go. There are tickets for a number of trips: 1, 2 or 60 trips; or for a number of days: 1, 3 days or a month. Your trips are recorded on a paper ticket. Ifyou buy a ticket for several trips you can share it with your traveling partner passing it from one to the other at the turnstile.

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On every station there is cashier and machines (you can switch it to English). Cards and cash are accepted. 1 trip - 55 RUB 2 trips - 110 RUB

Tickets for 60 trips and day passes are available only at the cashier's.

60 rides - 1900 RUB

1 day - 230 RUB 3 days - 438 RUB 30 days - 2170 RUB.

The cheapest way to travel is buying Troyka card . It is a plastic card you can top up for any amount at the machine or at the ticket office. With it every trip costs 38 RUB in the metro and 21 RUB in a bus. You can get the card in any ticket office. Be prepared to leave a deposit of 50 RUB. You can get it back returning the card to the cashier.

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SamsungPay, ApplePay and PayPass cards.

One turnstile at every station accept PayPass and payments with phones. It has a sticker with the logos and located next to the security's cabin.

GETTING ORIENTED

At the platfrom you will see one of these signs.

It indicates the line you are at now (line 6), shows the direction train run and the final stations. Numbers below there are of those lines you can change from this line.

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In trains, stations are announced in Russian and English. In newer trains there are also visual indication of there you are on the line.

To change lines look for these signs. This one shows the way to line 2.

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There are also signs on the platfrom. They will help you to havigate yourself. (To the lines 3 and 5 in this case). 

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  5. Paestum by night: the evocative visit of the Temples

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  6. Paestum: la Valle dei Templi

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