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The Plains of Paestum "- This is traditionally called the extension of the flat bottom of the hill Capaccio of the sea - was already inhabited in prehistoric times: from excavations conducted in 1907 near the cd Basilica, we have evidence of settlements dating back to Pleolitico over, in 1960 an appropriation of the Neolithic age was discovered near the cd Temple of Ceres. This shows that the area where the Greek city was built was inhabited since ancient times.

Al Aeneolithic period, the first phase of age metals, dating back to the massive evidence in the territory of new people, maybe coming from the eastern Mediterranean, the resort where it was discovered their necropolis, about 1.5 km. north of the city walls, the establishment of these people in the plain of Paestum is known in the scientific world with the name of culture Gaudo.

The town lies 43 km from Salerno and can be reached along the A3 motorway, exit at the Battipaglia, the national SS 18 (up to Capaccio Scalo), the S.S. 166 of Alburni (junction of Petralia) and, finally, the SP 13. The nearest train station is to Paestum, on the Rome-Reggio Calabria. Its geographical location, allows it to dominate the plain of temples of Paestum, offering a panoramic view of the entire Gulf of Salerno (formerly called Posidonia or Sinus Paestanus). The Province of Salerno is rich countries that hold interesting natural and cultural resources.

Its territory touches the most beautiful stretches of the Tyrrhenian coast, but also countries far from the coast will give visitors a splendid panorama. The sea, the green and fascinating traditions of these places are the ideal destinations for outings. The recall is not due only to the legend and history, archaeological areas, passionate scholars of the most outstanding problems of his remains, but the exceptional variety of scenarios colored by a typically Mediterranean vegetation.

It might seem, at first glance, exaggeration, but the natural and historic stage - Archaeological Paestum, where myth and legend coexist in an inseparable marriage, is not so different from the paradise of imagination housing in the imagination of those who live on this extraordinary gift of nature, in its forms has the expressive power of a true work of art, whose size material is capable of transmitting, who comes to visit, explore and comment on it, live emotions, in which opposites, instead of clash , Attract, in which the excess of the absolute.

To visit the archaeological area starting from the Sanctuary of Hera at the mouth of Sele, built in the sixth century BC, one of the most famous of Magna Grecia rising on a large flat alluvial sand, silt and earth to 1,500 meters from the mouth of River and 9 km from Paestum, the Basilica, the largest and oldest of the three temples dating to 550 BC built following the archaic Doric style, the Temple of Ceres or Athens, stands at the highest point of the city at the northern limit of the southern part of Paestum divided by the Basilica and the Temple of Neptune, the walls of Paestum grows, throughout its length approximates that around five kilometers (4750 meters), with an average depth of five meters and a maximum of seven, taking the geometric shape of a pentagon or trapeze rectangle with the tip of the lower side faces the coast , The Amphitheater, typically Roman construction, which began as a building intended to accommodate the fighting between gladiators, the Forum, surrounded by arcaded Doric order, one of the oldest Roman Forum rectangular, can be reached along Via Sacra (long 12 km, dating back to united the Greek city of Poseidonia the oldest temple of Hera) that covers the sacred area of the Goddess Athena, the Tomb of the diver, is a tomb of exceptional because the decorations are all designed according to the deceased dall'avvicinarsi due mainly to the Greeks of Lucani in the government of the city to the fourth century BC, which not only change the political structures of the territory, also brought changes in aesthetic taste, the Forum covering the area sacred to the goddess Athena not Madonna Del lose Granato built around the twelfth century is still a destination for many pilgrims coming not only from Cilento, but also from many towns in Campania is that for devotion to its superb location on the Gulf of Salerno, where you can admire a view Divine, the Church of St. Apostle Peter, once called the Church of the Confraternity of the Rosary dates back to around 1550, when the local history does not record events of major importance.

As for the food not to miss the Mozzarella di bufala, among the first products typically Italian acquisition by the European Commission registration PDO (protected designation of origin) at the end of May 1996, produced from afar 500, the Artichoke Di Tondo Paestum, the inevitable oil extra virgin olive Cilento, figs Cilento well as fresh, just harvested from the can be eaten dried (drying by natural or hot air in the same geographical area in a collection 'harmonious synergy with the natural landscape), trimmed, flavored with additions of laurel, walnuts, almonds and chocolate.

If you move away from Paestum you can do a hike in the Cilento National Park, according to park in Italy for size, which extends from the Tyrrhenian coast to the foot of the Campania - lucano, including the tops of Alburni, Cervati and Gelbison and the coastal buttresses of M. Bulgheria and M. Star. Under the extraordinary emergency nature, due to the significant heterogeneity of the territory, alongside the legendary and mysterious character of a land rich in history and culture: the call of nymph Leucosia, to the beaches where Palinuro left Enea, the remains of the Greek colonies of Elea and Paestum , The splendid Certosa di Padula.

The Paestum today offers tourists the opportunity of an unforgettable visit. The weather generally pleasant almost all year, can fully enjoy the charm of a monumental complex of larger richest and best preserved of antiquity.

The monumental magnificence of Doric temples and the urban fabric of the ancient city, the richness and beauty of archaeological finds preserved in the National Museum ranging from precious proto until the Roman period - the time devoted to the recent development of a whole part of the exhibition at the museum - will impress indelibly into the visitor.

Since 1999, the Museum presents a new sequence in the exhibition, always accompanied by an explanatory apparatus of texts in different languages accompanied by drawings that reconstruct monuments and complex stages in their life and their duties.

In just nine kilometers from Paestum is now fully enjoyed another museum, completely new design, which allows the visitor a journey through time. This is the Museum of narrating dell'Heraion Foce Sele, a farmhouse built in the early decades of the'900, skillfully restored and located in picturesque natural landscape.

Each year, the Tourism Company organizes the territory a rich calendar of events: demonstrations of various kinds, especially during the summer; conferences on subjects of interest; performances of theater and music.

Our location is particularly renowned for its typical products: buffalo mozzarella and artichoke. Artichoke is dedicated to an annual Artichoke Festival, in a festive and welcoming atmosphere, you can appreciate this vegetable in the most varied and imaginative uses of the traditional cuisine of the place. Worth a visit are the dairy farms in the area, much appreciated for the authenticity and the delicacy of their products.

Finally, thanks to the happy geographical provision, Paestum is the natural and convenient starting point for excursions throughout the surrounding area: the Cilento National Park, the complex Potholing Castelcivita and Pertosa, the Charterhouse of Padula, the picturesque centers located on 'Fascinating Costa del Cilento, and many other attractions and rich natural beauty and historical.

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