Paestum, Ancient city in Italy
Paestum is an ancient Greek city on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea in Magna Graecia.
Founded by colonists from the Greek city of Sybaris, Paestum was originally called Poseidonia.
The city is renowned for its three ancient Greek temples which are in a very good state of preservation.
Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage site and includes a national archaeological museum.
Paestum is notable for its painted tombs, mainly belonging to the period of Lucanian rule.
Location: Capaccio Paestum
Inception: 600 BCE
Elevation above the sea: 18 m
Website: museopaestum.beniculturali.it
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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Paestum is an ancient Greek city on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea in Magna Graecia.
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The Temple of Hera is a well-preserved, ancient Greek temple located in Paestum, Italy.
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