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Our excursion
Departure from the structure by car/minibus to reach the Archaeological Area of Paestum with a guided tour of the three Doric temples dedicated respectively to Hera and Athena. Afterwards, a visit to the adjacent Archaeological Museum is scheduled.
Duration: Half a day
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Additional Information
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- The program is subject to changes with regard to the weather and the itinerary plan, in which case it may not be possible to make some stops or visits that are included in the program.
PAESTUM
“It's as if a god, here, had built his house with huge blocks of stone” (Friedrich Nietzsche).
Founded by the Greeks around 600 B.C.E., it was initially called Poseidonia, after Poseidon, or Neptune, god of the sea, to whom the city had been dedicated. Between 400 and 273 onward, it was occupied by the Italian population of the Lucans. In 273 it became a Roman colony with the name of Paestum
.What is most striking is the vision of three majestic temples inserted in a green plain, which reflect a different light depending on the hours and seasons.
Many writers, poets and artists such as Goethe, Shelley, Canova and Piranesi were fascinated by this show, which proved to be a source of inspiration for them.
These large buildings are an extraordinary example of the Doric style.
The Temple of Hera, dating back to the 6th century BC, is the oldest.
The Temple of Neptune (5th century BC), looks like a magnificent building in travertine, of a warm golden color that varies in tone at different times of the day. It is a true jewel of Doric architecture: majestic and at the same time elegant.
The archaeological area was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1988 and is of great interest to visitors from all over the world.
Not far away it is possible to visit the rich archaeological museum containing objects of mainly ancient Greek and Lucan manufacture, found in the various necropolises in the surrounding area. The highlight of the museum are the paintings found in the so-called Diver's Tomb, the only remaining example of Greek Magna Graecia painting. This magnificent painting shows a man as he jumps into the waves. The metaphor is quite obvious, man represents the deceased in the act of abandoning the security of the earthly world to launch himself into the unknown of the
afterlife.For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given.
For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*
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