Archaeological Park of Paestum

This archaeological park is a true treasure—beautifully preserved and impressively expansive. Its size means you can explore at your own pace without feeling overwhelmed by crowds, a refreshing contrast to more tourist-heavy sites. While getting there isn't the easiest journey, the reward is well worth the effort. The peaceful atmosphere and rich historical significance make it an unforgettable experience for anyone with a passion for the past.

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 in my opinion! And I've been to Petra, Hierapolis, Pompei, Volubilis, Saqqarah and Caesarea (to name just a few). The park is so beautiful with majestic trees everywhere, its roman ruins and, obviously, those breathtaking ancient greek temples of Hera and Athena. Makes me want to watch the old picture Jason and the Argonautes again! If you're a history enthusiast, you can't miss that one!

Sublime ancient greek temples (better than most you can find in greece). Absolutely no crowds on a sunny november afternoon. Unmatched vibes.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.