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Salerno
Capaccio Paestum

Temple of Athena, Paestum – Paestum Amphitheater loop from Paestum

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Italy
Campania
Salerno
Capaccio Paestum

Temple of Athena, Paestum – Paestum Amphitheater loop from Paestum

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Temple of Athena, Paestum – Paestum Amphitheater loop from Paestum

01:21

5.35km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

Waypoints

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Train Station

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1.18 km

Archaeological Site of Paestum

Highlight • Historical Site

You can take beautiful photos at this archaeological site

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1.38 km

Ruins of the northernmost temple of Paestum, dedicated to Athena.

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1.53 km

Here is the information about the Temple of Hera:

it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_di_Paestum_(tempio_greco)

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2.76 km

Temple of Athena, Paestum

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Built on an artificial elevation of the land, on the previous sanctuary probably destroyed by a fire, it has a pediment and a Doric frieze on the façade, decorated with …

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3.04 km

Paestum Amphitheater

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Founded in the Caesarian era (around 50 BC), it is among the oldest examples of this type of building. Initially built without an external ring, it still retains a few …

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3.67 km

Temple of Hera, Paestum

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In the archaeological park of Paestum it is possible to admire the remains of the ancient city of Magna Graecia called Poseidonia in honor of the God of the sea. …

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4.16 km

Early Christian Basilica of Paestum

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The church of SS. Annunziata, is located within the archaeological site of Paestum, near the Archaeological Museum of Paestum and borders the eighteenth-century Palazzo Vescovile.

More information basilicapaleocristianapaestum.it

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5.35 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.81 km

1.19 km

806 m

404 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.88 km

1.59 km

940 m

338 m

308 m

194 m

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Tuesday 30 June

32°C

22°C

44 %

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Comments

March 9, 2026,E1' 232/1- 🇮🇹 ⛰️ Paestum
Sorry for the many pictures. Choosing the best ones was difficult.

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Hey Komootler, 35km south of Salerno is Poseidonia. The ruins are famous for their three ancient Greek temples from around 550 BC. This Greek settlement was abandoned in the 9th century because it was plundered by the Saracens and was in danger of sinking into the mud. Discovered by chance in the 18th century, much of it was excavated and …

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