Discover the accessibility routes of the Archaeological Parks of Paestum and Velia
The Archaeological Parks of Paestum and Velia have been equipped with different equipment and solutions to ensure accessibility to the heritage for all, in safety and autonomy. Among the acquired devices are the Zoom Uphill (introduced experimentally and temporarily), high-tech vehicles, marketed for Zoomability AB by the Greenova Italia Company.
These are ‘off road’ electric vehicles that also allow people with walking difficulties or non-walking to visit some of the most evocative and iconic places of the archaeological areas of Paestum and Velia. In particular, there is a visit path, called “architecture without barriers”, which allows access to one of the two temples of the southern area of the archaeological area of Paestum, specifically it is possible to visit the internal space of the so-called Basilica, accessing it through a ramp.
Some paths have also been prepared at the acropolis of Velia, to be able to visit the upper part of the archaeological area and the exhibition “Elea: la rinascita”.
The routes currently available are aimed at people in wheelchairs and at both sites, thanks to off-road vehicles and staff dedicated to accessibility, it is possible to offer an even more rewarding experience.
Other visiting experiences
The olfactory pathway takes place in the inner courtyard of the National Archaeological Museum of Paestum, featuring plant species connected to the history of the territory. It also includes scent supports, Braille descriptions, and QR codes.
It is intended for visually impaired and blind individuals, deaf individuals, and people with cognitive disabilities, even without a companion.
Both individual and group
30 minutes
All year round. Every day except Monday.
The presence of guide dogs is allowed. The use of strollers is not allowed.
The Parks organize guided tours curated by a LIS (Italian Sign Language) interpreter both in the National Archaeological Museum and in the archaeological area of Paestum, offering visitors an in-depth and engaging experience to discover its historical and cultural heritage.
Deaf individuals, also without a companion
Both individual and group
60 minutes
All year round, every day by reservation
The service of the LIS interpreter must be paid on-site.
Sign language audio guides are also available at the Museum ticket office, by reservation, both in the Museum and in the archaeological area.
The route takes place both in the Archaeological Museum and in the archaeological area of Paestum along a tactile path equipped with 3D models, reproductions of objects (including a capital and a metope at full scale), tactile panels, and Braille captions.
People with low vision and blind people
Both individual and group
60 minutes
All year round by reservation
The presence of guide dogs is allowed
A special museum tour designed for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, featuring a guided visit, led by specialized operators, to the Deposits section of the Paestum Archaeological Museum. Materials will be used to simulate archaeological digs.
People with autism spectrum disorders, including those without companions
Both individual and group
30 minutes
All year round, every day by reservation or every third Sunday of the month
The activity is also aimed at school classes with autistic students
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.
