The Archaeological Parks of Paestum and Velia guard and tell the millennial history of the Pesta territory, allowing their visitors to take a trip to the heart of Magna Grecia. Renowned for its timeless beauty, the Parks are among the best preserved sites in Magna Grecia and was recognized by UNESCO in 1998.
Famous all over the world for its majestic Doric temples, the Archaeological Parks contain a priceless heritage. In addition to the archaeological area of Paestum, the Parks include the National Archaeological Museum, the ancient city of Velia, the Hera Argiva Museum on the river Sele, and the former Cirio plant.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF PAESTUM
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF VELIA
I Parchi archeologici di Paestum e Velia sono un istituto del Ministero della Cultura dotato di autonomia speciale, iscritto dal 1998 nella lista del patrimonio mondiale UNESCO.
The Archaeological Parks of Paestum and Velia; an institute of the Ministry of Culture, with special autonomy and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998.
