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Casalvelino (27,8Km)Via Crucis Living in the walls of Casal Velino

Casalvelino (27,8Km)Excursion to the Ridge of the Gods: Ancient Elea of Velia

Excursion to the Ridge of the Gods: Ancient Elea of Velia

The Ridge, its name immediately identifies an important part of an elevated and safe path, a hilly ridge of a certain interest, especially when it has been used for centuries by peoples for their travels, trades and why not as then did Domus and Temples for prayers and meditation. An Acropolis built by the Focea colony coming from the coasts of Turkey, extending towards the east, the monumental Porta Rosa, the main entrance of the city and its walls to defend the Site, which rise on the vegetation of the Mediterranean scrub. Built at the end of the 6th century BC before being resumed and strengthened by towers in the Hellenistic age. In fact, in one of the extreme parts stands the Fortilizio di Castelluccio. In the highest areas, a series of terraces, places of worship, for outdoor sanctuaries, called Sacred Terraces (5th century BC). Next to the Acropolis, the Temple of Poseidon Asphaleios used for the cult of gods. A few tens of meters another Hellenistic Temple built between the 3rd century BC and the middle of the second century BC dedicated perhaps to Demeter, the goddess of the fields and harvests or better yet the goddess Mother Earth, but it is said that the cult was for Elea mythological figure. Instead, an imposing square is intended for public meetings, where Cippi dedicated to Zeus (5th century BC) are also found. Then follow the Hellenic Sanctuary Parmenides and Zenon founders of the presocratic philosophical school active in Elea. Archaeological site located in Ascea and Casal Velino, visited every year by thousands of tourists from all over the world, but still today a destination for many scholars and philosophers who come from all over to study the life of Parmenides and Zenon. The remains of Velia are always open to everyone, children do not pay, discounts for students. The best time to visit the site is undoubtedly spring and autumn. You can get there by land by car or even comfortably by train (train station 1 km away).

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Palazzo Belmonte

Santa Maria di Castellabate (16 Km) - Via Senatore Manente Comunale, 25

e-mail www +39974960211

Palazzo Belmonte is a sophisticated Historical Residence by the sea, less than 2 hours from Naples International Airport, south of the magical Amalfi Coast, in an unspoilt corner of Italy which lies in the heart of Magna Graecia.

HOTEL CERERE SRL

Capaccio (6 Km) - Ctr. Laura Di Paestum

e-mail www +39828851039

HOTEL SCHUHMANN

Capaccio (6 Km) - V. Laura Mare Paestum

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Parco Nazionale del Cilento

Castellabate (20 Km)

The National Park of Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni was established in 1991 and since 1998 is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (with the archaeological sites of Paestum and Velia and the Charterhouse of Padula).

Area Marina Protetta di Castellabate

Castellabate (23 Km)

The Santa Maria di Castellabate marine protected area is a marine reserve in Campania, established in 2009, which covers an area at sea falling entirely in the municipality of Castellabate. In fact, uncommon and protected animal and plant species live in the seabed.

Art and culture

Parco Archeologico di Paestum

Paestum

The Archaeological Park of Paestum, in the province of Salerno, is located in the well-known homonymous locality and is known thanks to the three Doric temples, among the best preserved of antiquity: the Temple of Neptune, the Basilica, the Temple of Ceres. The walls are one of the best preserved fortified circuits in the whole of Magna Grecia, almost 5 kilometers long. In the area of the Roman city, in addition to the Capitolium, there are other significant remains: the Forum, the Amphitheatre, and the remains of many religious buildings. The site has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Paestum

Capaccio (1 Km)

The National Archaeological Museum of Paestum is located in the archaeological area of the homonymous city. It contains numerous finds from the city of Heraion and the nearby necropolis of Gaudo and Santa Venera. The structure of the Museum is divided into three floors in turn divided into six sections that chronologically trace the origins of the city and its evolution.

Antiquarium

Agropoli (9 Km)

The Municipal Antiquarium of Agropoli was built in 1975 and is located at Palazzo Coppola. The archaeological objects that the museum owns were donated by individuals and by the 'Agropoli Archaeological Group'. The finds belong to a period from the 7th century to the fourth century before Christ.

Torre San Francesco

Agropoli (9 Km)

The Tower of San Francesco had the function of sighting. It was built near the Franciscan Convent built here in 1230, as this was a strategic position that allowed to communicate in the north with the Castle and with Torre San Marco and to the south with the Tower of Trentova and with that of the tip Tresino.

Castello di Agropoli

Agropoli (9 Km)

The origins of the castle are very ancient, the first testimonies date back to the Greek-Byzantine period. Its architecture has changed from time to time but what gave the final touch was the restoration of the 15th century, time when it became a military fortress. Then the castle lost this function and became a residence for noble families. There are two characters that are linked to the Luisa Sanfelice castle: the coat of arms of the family that is still on a door of the castle and the French writer Marguerite Yourcenar.

Torre di Paestum

Capaccio (2 Km)

The tower was built in the 16th century, and is one of the three towers in the Paestum area. It is a symbol of the end of the night attacks of looting groups, in the place. The citizens, now accustomed to such attacks, left access free and united their homes, building farmhouses. In the second half of the XVI, the Spanish took possession of the whole of the South of Italy. They then reinforced the whole place, building a system of towers. The tower is now visible only externally.

Torre Angioina

Castelcivita (21 Km)

The Angevin Tower was built around the 13th century by Pandolfo di Fasanella. Primarily, the structure served as a defence. The Tower is located in the highest part of the Municipality, from which it was possible to oversee the whole city.

Castello Colonna

Eboli (22 Km)

The Colonna castle was built in the 11th century by the Normans. Currently, the rooms of the castle have been transformed into prison. This castle was considered a symbol of the city.

Monastero delle Benedettine Largo Santa Maria

Eboli (22 Km)

The Benedictine Monastery was modified in 1568, to house the nuns. The present appearance of the monastery dates back to the end of the eighteenth century, when it was restored in the late Baroque style.

Castello dell'Abate

Castellabate (17 Km)

Built in 1123 to protect the population from Saracen attacks. The fortress has its perimeter walls with four corner towers and inside it has everything it needed to survive in the event of an attack: homes, ovens, cisterns and warehouses. You can also visit the dungeons, which, according to legend, should allow the escape to the sea in case of invasion.

Torre della Pagliarola

Castellabate (17 Km)

Norman-Aragonese tower of the 'Pagliarola' (better known on site as' Perrotti '), which combined with 'Palazzo Perrotti' dominates the Marina Piccola di Santa Maria. The origin was traced back to the Middle Ages, but it was further enhanced in the years 1570-71.

Ristorante Museo

Capaccio (0 Km)

The Museum Restaurant is located in the center of the archaeological area of Paestum, namely the old Greek city of Poseidonia. It was opened thirty years ago and has always been run by the same family. Visitors can take a little moment of relaxation after visiting the city, sitting in the indoor room, or in the beautiful garden. In the restaurant you can taste the typical dishes of the area, where the service is excellent. The museum also has a large private and free parking available only for guests.

Food and wine

Luigi Maffini Sas di Raffaella Gallo - Azienda Vitivinicola

Castellabate (18 Km)

Viticoltori De Conciliis S.S.

Prignano Cilento (569 Km)

Frantoio Oleario Magliaro Di Magliaro Marco

Giungano (7 Km)

Agrioil Spa

Roccadaspide (9 Km)

Shopping

Cilento Outlet Village

Eboli (685 Km)

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Paestum

Comune di Agropoli

Agropoli (9 Km)

Comune di Aquara

Aquara (21 Km)

Comune di Albanella

Albanella (11 Km)

Comune di Altavilla Silentina

Altavilla Silentina (15 Km)

Comune di Battipaglia

Battipaglia (20 Km)

Comune di Capaccio

Capaccio (6 Km)

Comune di Prignano Cilento

Prignano Cilento (12 Km)

Comunita' Montana Alento Monte Stella

Laureana Cilento (15 Km)

Comune di Eboli

Eboli (21 Km)

Comune di Felitto

Felitto (21 Km)

comune di Giungano

Giungano (9 Km)

Comune di Lustra

Lustra (16 Km)

Comune di Perito

Perito (19 Km)

Comune di Cicerale

Cicerale (9 Km)

Comune di Controne

Controne (19 Km)

Porto Agropoli

Agropoli (9 Km)

Comune di Roccadaspide

Roccadaspide (16 Km)

Comune di Rutino

Rutino (15 Km)

Comune di Serramezzana

Serramezzana (24 Km)

Comune di Sessa Cilento

Sessa Cilento (19 Km)

Comune di Torchiara

Torchiara (12 Km)

Comune di Trentinara

Trentinara (9 Km)

Pro Loco Aquara

Aquara (21 Km)

Pro Loco Citta' di Eboli

Eboli (21 Km)

Pro Loco Roccadaspide

Roccadaspide (13 Km)

Pro Loco Trentinara

Trentinara (9 Km)

Comune di Magliano Vetere

Magliano Vetere (21 Km)

Comune di Monteforte Cilento

Monteforte Cilento (17 Km)

Comune di Ogliastro Cilento

Ogliastro Cilento (9 Km)

Comune di Omignano

Omignano (21 Km)

Comune di Orria

Orria (25 Km)

Comune di Perdifumo

Perdifumo (18 Km)

Comune di Laureana Cilento

Laureana Cilento (15 Km)

Comunita' Montana Alburni

Castelcivita (20 Km)

Comunita' Montana Calore Salernitano

Roccadaspide (13 Km)

Comune di Castelcivita

Castelcivita (20 Km)

Comune di Castellabate

Castellabate (17 Km)

Comune di Castel San Lorenzo

Castel San Lorenzo (19 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Agropoli

Agropoli (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Albanella

Albanella (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Altavilla Silentina

Altavilla Silentina (16 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Aquara

Aquara (21 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Battipaglia

Battipaglia (20 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Capaccio Paestum

Capaccio (6 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Castel San Lorenzo

Castel San Lorenzo (19 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Castelcivita

Castelcivita (21 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Castellabate

Castellabate (15 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Cicerale

Cicerale (14 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Controne

Controne (19 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Eboli

Eboli (21 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Felitto

Felitto (21 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Giungano

Giungano (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Laureana Cilento

Laureana Cilento (14 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Lustra

Lustra (16 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Magliano Vetere

Magliano Vetere (21 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Monteforte Cilento

Monteforte Cilento (17 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Ogliastro Cilento

Ogliastro Cilento (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Omignano

Omignano (21 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Orria

Orria (20 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Perdifumo

Perdifumo (18 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Perito

Perito (19 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Prignano Cilento

Prignano Cilento (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Roccadaspide

Roccadaspide (16 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Rutino

Rutino (15 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Serramezzana

Serramezzana (20 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Sessa Cilento

Sessa Cilento (20 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Torchiara

Torchiara (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Trentinara

Trentinara (9 Km)

Visit Paestum - Tourism and travel tips for your vacation or weekend.

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Casalvelino (27,8Km)Via Crucis Living in the walls of Casal Velino

Casalvelino (27,8Km)Excursion to the Ridge of the Gods: Ancient Elea of Velia

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