Province of Salerno

Archaeological sites in Province of Salerno

Italian Archaeological Treasures

This collection highlights the diverse archaeological heritage of the Campania region, centered around the UNESCO-listed remains of Paestum and Velia. It features exceptionally preserved Doric temples from the 6th and 5th centuries BC, the philosophical birthplace of the Eleatic school, and the protohistoric river settlement of Longola. From Lucanian fortifications at Roccagloriosa to the Roman villas and medieval structures along the Amalfi Coast, these sites document the transition from Magna Graecia to the Roman Empire.

Italian Archaeological Treasures — Map

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Amalfi Coast

This marvellous stretch of nature and picturesque towns is a popular tourist destination in Italy.

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Archaeological site of Paestum

Paestum was a major ancient Greek city on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, in Magna Graecia.

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Archaeological site of Elea-Velia

Velia was the Roman name of an ancient city on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

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First Temple of Hera (also called "The Basilica")

An archaic Doric temple dating to approximately 530 BC. It is the oldest of the three great temples in Paestum, characterized by its nine-column facade and unique central row of internal columns.

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Temple of Athena (or Ceres. Later a Christian church)

The Temple of Athena is a Greek temple of Magna Graecia found at Paestum, in Capaccio Paestum, a comune in the province of Salerno in the…

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Second Temple of Hera (also called of Neptune or Poseidon)

The Temple of Hera II, is a Greek temple of Magna Graecia in Paestum, Campania, Italy.

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Archaeological site of Molpa

Coastal ruins of a Greek colony founded in the 6th century BC on a promontory near Palinuro. The site includes remains of defensive walls and residential structures overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea.

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Area Archeo - Fluviale di Longola

A protohistoric settlement in the Sarno Valley featuring a network of artificial islets and canals. Inhabited by the Sarrasti people from the Bronze Age to the 6th century BC, it is often called the 'Venice of the South'.

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Cosiddetta Terrazza di Zeus

A large sacred terrace located within the upper part of the ancient city of Velia, traditionally associated with the cult of Zeus.

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Tempio di Mater Matuta

Remains of a small temple in Paestum dedicated to Mater Matuta, the goddess of dawn and childbirth, located near the main sacred area.

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Asklepion

A sanctuary in Paestum dedicated to Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine, where healing rituals and religious ceremonies were performed.

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Altare del tempio di Nettuno

The massive external sacrificial altar located to the east of the Second Temple of Hera, used for public religious ceremonies in ancient Posidonia.

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Tempio anfiprostilo

A small Roman-era temple in Paestum featuring a porch of columns at both the front and the rear.

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Altare romano del tempio di Nettuno

A later Roman-period sacrificial altar situated in the sacred area of the Greek temples in Paestum.

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Tempio di Magna Mater

A Roman temple in Paestum dedicated to Cybele, known as the Great Mother, reflecting the integration of Eastern cults into the city's religious life.

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Altare del tempio di Hera

The primary sacrificial altar located in front of the Basilica, where offerings were made to the goddess Hera.

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Tempio di Demetra

A smaller religious structure in Paestum's urban sanctuary dedicated to the goddess of agriculture and fertility.

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Casa degli Affreschi

A Roman residence in ancient Velia known for its preserved decorative wall paintings and architectural layout.

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Area Archeologica Roccagloriosa

A Lucanian settlement from the 4th and 3rd centuries BC, featuring limestone fortification walls and a monumental necropolis with decorated elite tombs.

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Edificio romano di Masseria Cobellis

A Roman-era building complex located near Velia, showcasing rural architectural techniques and residential life from the imperial period.

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