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Things to see in Paestum (Italy): 15 places and when to go
Paestum is a town in Italy, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (4), Beaches (4), History (3). The best known are Paestum, First Temple of Hera and National Archaeological Museum of Paestum. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 40.4234, 15.0074
- Places
- 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (4) · Beaches (4) · History (3) · Nature (2) · Mountains (1) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- NAP Napoli, 79 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Vesole, at 1,210 m.
What to see in Paestum
The places in and around Paestum, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- PaestumAncient Greek city in present-day village Paestum, Italy348 m
- First Temple of HeraBuilding in Capaccio, Italy490 m
- National Archaeological Museum of PaestumMuseum in Italy5 m
- Heraion at Foce del SeleBuilding in Capaccio, Italy7.9 km
- VesoleMountain in Italy13 km
- San Vito al SeleChurch building in Eboli, Italy9.8 km
- Museo Archeologico della Media Valle del SeleMuseum in Italy22 km
- Cantine De LisoWinery8.0 km
- Lido Pompeo BeachBeaches14 km
- Lido Tre ConchiglieBeaches7.3 km
- Mappatella Beach AgropoliBeaches7.8 km
- FornaceKiln in Agropoli, Italy8.3 km
- Palazzo Civico delle ArtiMuseum8.3 km
- Riserva Naturale Sele - TanagroProtected area9.2 km
- Spiaggia libera di AgropoliBeaches7.4 km
When to go to Paestum
The best time to visit Paestum is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:25
- FebPossible10:27
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:15
- JunBest time14:52
- JulPossible14:37
- AugPossible13:36
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:54
- NovPossible9:42
- DecPossible9:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08. In June, 15 of the 15 places are at their best.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Paestum
The nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP, Napoli), 79 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Paestum?
The best known: Paestum, First Temple of Hera, National Archaeological Museum of Paestum, Heraion at Foce del Sele, Vesole. In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Paestum?
March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08.
How do you get to Paestum?
The nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP), 79 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Paestum as the destination and these 15 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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