Museo Archeologico Nazionale Di Paestum
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(2,004 reviews)Via Magna Grecia, 919, 84047 Paestum, Capaccio-Paestum Italy
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About
The Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Paestum sits amid the stunning ruins of ancient Paestum (Poseidonia) in southern Italy. It showcases the most extensive collection of Greek and Roman antiquities recovered from the site, including striking marble friezes from the Hera temples and the famous Painted Tombs of the Diver. Visitors experience the grandeur of the three Doric temples that date to the 6th–5th centuries BCE, alongside a rich assortment of artefacts spanning the Greek, Lucanian, and Roman periods. The museum’s displays guide travellers through Paestum’s evolution from a vibrant Greek colony to a Roman provincial town, making it a must‑visit for history lovers, archaeology enthusiasts and families alike.
Highlights
- Three Iconic Greek Temples
- Tomb of the Diver
- National Archaeological Museum Collection
Must-See Areas
Hera Temple I
Hera Temple II
Temple of Athena
Tomb of the Diver