Archaeological Park of Paestum

I love ancient sites, I've been lucky enough to see plenty of these throughout the countries around the Med. But this Paestum one, it's really something! The park is so beautiful with majestic trees everywhere, its roman ruins and, obviously, those breathtaking ancient greek temples of Hera and Athena. If you're a history enthusiast, you can't miss that one!

Magnificent well preserved Greek temples. There's an app called Paestum & Velia that explains the ancient site. Definitely download it before you visit as it helps you understand the ruins. The ticket was €15 for adults but under 18 was free. We loved being able to explore the area and absorb the history. We went on a weekday late in the afternoon so it was not too busy. Definitely worth a visit!

Beautifully maintained. I’d highly recommend going here if you’re into architecture and archaeology. Fascinating. Good food stops nearby too. Great parking within steps of the museum. 3 euro lot.

The park and grounds are in much better condition than I anticipated. We bought a guided tour in English language by an archeologist so we could much better understand the site. I highly recommend this! In about two hours she walked us around the site, pointing out interesting points and facts about what was Greek and what was Roman. Afterwards she walked us through the museum across the street (which is a fantastic museum!) and told us more facts. Since your ticket is good for a couple days, you’re free to them roam around the park and see anything else you may be interested in. Major bonus, they block the street in front of the park to car traffic so it’s a much safer and relaxed stroll around the area. You can easily grab a coffee or buffalo burger to refuel.

We loved this stop, came here on an excursion from our cruise ship that docked in Salerno. Great ruins, fascinating. Greek & Roman ruins. Hot in the sun, bring water, not much shade while walking the ruins. Wayside signs explained what you were looking at in English.

Incredibly well preserved temples, homes, and other structures from Greek and Roman times. Small size makes for an easy afternoon adventure.

Hard to put into words. If you’re a history lover, Paestum is a must. The ancient Greek temples are breathtaking, and walking through the ruins feels like stepping back in time. It’s peaceful, fascinating, and well worth the visit. You should also visit the nearby Museum as part of the tour, it’s fascinating.

Fantastic place to visit. Walkable distances and you can take as much time as u want. The museum which is included in the ticket price holds a lot of interesting items. I wished I had visited the museum first before entering the site. I could have imagined things more better with this background info, but this might be a personal preference.