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Campania: Paestum
In the
6th century, Paestum was known as Poseidonia.
The city dates back to 600 BC. There are 3 Greek temples, the Basilica,
the Tempio di Nettuno (Temple of Neptune) and Tempio di
Cerere (Temple of Ceres). The Temple of Neptune is considered
to be one of the most beautiful and best preserved Greek temples
in the world (this one is in Italy and the other two are in Greece).
The actual site of the 3 temples is beautiful, they stand alone
among wildflowers, green grass and blue skies…they’re
beautiful. Do visit the Museo di Paestum nearby, to see the
metopes (decorations/carvings from the friezes from the Tempio
di Argive Hera —located just north of Paestum). Market
day in Paestum is Thursday.
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