Corse di andata

Napoli (Aeroporto)

11:30

15:30

18:30

Paestum (Agri Paestum)

13:44

17:44

20:44

Agropoli (Var. SS18 - Uscita Agropoli Sud)

14:00

18:00

21:00

Vallo Scalo (Stazione FS)

14:10

18:10

21:10

Palinuro (Poderia - distributore ESSO)

15:12

19:12

22:12

Policastro (Campo Sportivo)

15:49

19:49

22:49

Sapri (Stazione FS)

15:59

19:59

22:59



 

Corse di ritorno

Policastro (Campo Sportivo)

06:15

10:15

12:15

Policastro (Campo Sportivo)

06:25

10:25

12:25

Palinuro (Poderia - distributore ESSO)

07:02

11:02

13:02

Vallo Scalo (Stazione FS)

08:05

12:05

14:05

Agropoli (Var. SS18 - Uscita Agropoli Sud)

08:40

12:40

14:40

Paestum (Agri Paestum)

08:56

12:56

14:56

Napoli (Aeroporto)

11:12

15:12

17:12



]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/835/Cilento-Express-Transfer-from-Napoli-Airport-to-Cilento http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/834/Farm-Guest-house ]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/834/Farm-Guest-house http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/833/Guest-house-in-Italy ]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/833/Guest-house-in-Italy http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/832/BampB-in-Campania La nostra formula B&B in Agriturismo a 1 Km. dagli scavi di Paestum!

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]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/832/BampB-in-Campania http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/831/Agriturismo-Paestum Paestum è un'antica città della Magna Grecia, i cui ruderi formano uno dei principali parchi archeologici d'Europa, riconosciuto, nel 1988, tra i patrimoni dell'umanità dell'UNESCO.

Si trova in Campania, nel comune di Capaccio-Paestum, in provincia di Salerno, circa 40 chilometri a sud del capoluogo della provincia (92 a sud di Napoli).

È situata nella Piana del Sele, vicino al litorale, nel golfo di Salerno.

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Oltre 100 km di costa dal Fiume Sele al Bussento, da Paestum a Sapri, presentano un aspetto continuamente cangiante : spiagge di sabbia fine, ampie ed attrezzate, tratti scogliosi e frastagliati con insenature e promontori, in un alternarsi di panorami dagli splendidi scorci, ricchi di richiami naturalistici e storici ; grotte, caverne preistoriche, torri di guardia conferiscono un carettere unico ed irripetibile all'insieme, che continua a mantenere, laddove la costa non è stata presa d'assalto, un tono suggestivo, con una vegetazione lussureggiante che si alterna ad una solitudine riposante.
Coste fino a poco tempo fa inapprodabili e spiagge, alcune ancora impervie, ospitano strutture ricettive come la nostra che hanno dato linfa vitale alla zona costiera : le tracce di antiche civiltà, quella greca, lucana, latina, aragonese, angioina, si confondono con i manufatti tipici del turismo imperante ; il retaggio di ricordi classici è comunque tanto cospicuo da poter parlare, nonostante interventi non sempre opportuni. Le torri di guardia, frutto dell'azione di difesa delle popolazioni costiere contro le incursioni saracene, costruite dai privati e da università prima del 1566 e dopo questa data per ordine del Regno di Napoli, lungo tutto il litorale da Agropoli a Policastro, oggi occhieggiano attraverso qualche residenza privata o qualche night alla moda, oppure hanno lasciato sul terreno solo misere testimonianze ; restano comunque soffuse di un vago romanticismo per quello che hanno rappresentato. Alcune di esse sono a pianta circolare o varia, quelle costruite da privati o dalle comunità locali, altre, quelle realizzate dal Regno, a pianta quadrata.
La macchia mediterranea, proprio lungo la costa del promontorio compreso fra Agropoli e la Marina di Casalvelino, integra le piante aromatiche e spinose e le ginestre in formazione aperta con vari alberi, fra i quali, caratteristico del Cilento costiero, il pino d'Aleppo.

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]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/829/Agriturismo-Campania http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/828/Agriturismo-Salerno Il Golfo di Salerno è una larga insenatura del mar Tirreno sulla costa settentrionale della Provincia di Salerno.

È racchiuso a nord dalla Costiera Amalfitana che termina con Punta Campanella, ad est dalla Piana del Sele ed a sud dalla Costiera Cilentana fino a Punta Licosa.

La distanza che separa Punta Campanella da Punta Licosa è di circa 61 km (33 mn). La superficie del mare racchiusa tra la linea immaginaria che congiunge Punta Campanella con Punta Licosa e la costa è di circa 2450 km².

A Nord la Costiera Amalfitana, detta anche la Divina Costiera per la sua bellezza, è alta e rocciosa per via delle pendici dei monti Lattari che cadono a picco sul mare.
A Est il litorale della Piana del Sele (o Piana di Paestum) dove si trova il nostro Agrtiturismo è, invece, basso e sabbioso e ricoperto in parte da pinete.
Infine a Sud il breve segmento della costiera cilentana sul golfo è nuovamente alto e roccioso.
Nel golfo sfociano i fiumi Sele ed Irno.

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]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/827/Bed-and-Breakfast-Salerno http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/826/Calitri-Castle Calitri castle, as portrayed in Paichelli’s essay “a perspective of the Reign of Naples” in 1702, was a sturdy building endowed with 4 angular towers, walls and very good fortifications. The main entrance was on its south-eastern side, on one of the hills surrounding Ofanto and Cortino valley. Its northern side, composed of two thick walls, was more than 70 mt high. One of its best description is to be found in D. Castellano’s “Cronista Conzana”, who visited it in 1691. He described this huge castle, with more than 300 rooms, where more than 5 courts could settle in, endowed with two drawbridges, beautifully decorated and surdy impressive walls, four main doors, any comfort and very safe. At the same time Chianelli, called upon to appraise this castle, even described it as a “beautifully made factory machine”, evaluating its damages owing to the 1688 and 1692 earthquakes. The castle existed also in the 13th century, as testified by several documents, such as “Statuta Officiorum” by Winckelmann. In 1240, the latter dealt with its renovation and decorating works, according to the program of improvement, reconstruction and fortification of southern Italy, held by the king. Under Angioinis’ reign, the castle, known under the name of “Castrum Calitri”, was one of the official 40 existing castles in the land of Benevento. In 1276 it was given to Duke Fleury by king Charles d’Angio. Later on the castle was given to the Del Balzos, and finally to Gesualdos, who kept it for over three centuries, up to Isabella’s death, the last descendant of the family. This family always took good care of the castle, and transformed it into a wonderful building. In the 17th century the castle passed to the Ludovisis, who sold it in 1676 to the Mirellis, along with other feuds and properties, such as Calitri, Castiglione and St. Maria in Elce. Tha Castle was badly damaged during several earthquakes which took place between 16th and 17th centuries. In 1561 in particular, a violent earthquake with its epicentre in Vallo di Diano, produced damages in the whole city centre and caused the collapse of even two towers. Luigi IV Gesualdo cured their reconstructions, as he wanted the castle to be still the family’s official residency. But on September 8, 1694, an even more violent earthquake tore the castle down, as well as the whole city centre and many surrounding towns, killing more than 300 people and leaving even more casualties. As a consequence, the remaining members of the family decided to have another palace built, this time not on top of a hill, rather on the valley, near the old church and the Benedettines’ monastery. The whole area, where once the castle lay, was step by step completely changed. Other very violent earthquakes hit the area in 1910 and 1980. Since winter 1988 – 1989 B.A.A.A.S. council from Salerno and Avellino have cured the reestablishment and the rebuilding of the area, the city centre, its ancient buildings and the reconstruction of the tower near the so called “Nanno”door, which collapsed during the 1980 earthquake. Part of the city, the “Borgo Castello” area and the Nanno tower have already been restored, including the china museum.

]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/826/Calitri-Castle http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/825/Laurino The oldest core of the city dates back to the Longobard era, and was located on the highest hill. Later on it was to become part of the huge castle which was built in the late Middle Age. The hill dominated the whole Calore valley, and had hosted even other peoples, according to several important finds. In Tempa San Giovanni, on the southern part of the region, you do find the most important traces of the very first dwellers of the place, dating back to the bronze age (15th and 16th centuries B.C.). The city was surrounded by high walls, enclosing huts scattered across the valley. There are finds even of iron tools and weapons from that very age. Not too far away is Fraulusi cave, an interesting shelter, some 70 mt long, which was basically used as a graveyard. The cave was very well known to illegal diggers, and as a consequence underwent many pillages and damages. Unfortunately, only a small part has kept its ancient ruins and items. 




]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/825/Laurino http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/824/Felitto-and-Calore-caves The transparent waters of Calore river flow in one of the loveliest town in Cilento area: Felitto. This town is very famous for the locally produced “fusillo” pasta, looks like a rocky spur, and is known also for its lovely woods and hills. You can go swimming in the Calore river in this territory, which also hosts the river’s queen: the otter. The superb Calore caves can be crossed through a multi channel path. You can for instance start from the medieval bridge in Magliano, or along the riversides in Remolino. Pietra Tetta’s natural bridge is also very interesting, along which you can see old mills and farm houses. Further along there’s a breathtaking view. In the most narrow points of the caves, the stream can form whirlpools among stones named “marmitta”, converters. There are more than 370 different species of flowers and plants, and huge green grasses. Farnita natural park is particularly remarkable. Also very special birds and animals can be seen here, such as hawks and eagles.

]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/824/Felitto-and-Calore-caves http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/823/San-Filippo-dAgira-Church San Filippo d’Agira Church is one of the most important and remarkable ones in the area, as it was the very first one to be consecrated. On its upper part you can read :”totius acis mater et caput”, that is “mother and leader of all Aci”. The front side was carried out by Francesco Battaglia, and made of Siracusa stone. Indoors there are three greek crossed aisles, where you can also notice some portraits such as “St Filippo d’Agira” by Paolo Vasta, “Vergin of Purity” by Vitè D’Anna and “ST Nicola from Bari” by Antonello from Messina’s school. The belfry dates back to 1558, and it also worked as a main tower. 




]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/823/San-Filippo-dAgira-Church http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/822/Contursi-Terme The first testimonies about Contursi terme date back to the I century B.C. Plinius the old, in his “Strabonus books”, mentioned spa waters in St. Antonio al Monte. Plinius the old had an outstanding gift, to make “branches and leaves” turn into stone. The waters’ therapeutic skills though, were only discovered in 1231, as testified in the book “Balnea Contursi”, today kept in the diplomatic room of “Santissima Trinità” in Cava dei Tirreni.  Saverio Macrì, from the university of Naples, checked and testified these healthy effects in the middle 1700s. Later on Arnaldo Cantani and Eugenio Caloria added more tests and studies, confirming and supporting the good effects of these waters. The spa lido in Contursi has been known and visited from the early 1800s, but in 1980 a violent earthquake hit many parts of it. With its construction though, the lido spa has been improved and 4 more lidos have been created, all endowed with beautiful and comfortable restaurants and premises. The lidos are:  Capasso terme, Cappetta terme, Forlenza terme, Rosapepe terme and Vulpacchio terme.




]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/822/Contursi-Terme http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/821/Teggiano The town of Teggiano lies in a dominium position on the surrounding hills. Its origins date back to the Classic era, and already existed in the IV century, during the Lucan era. According to its strategic position, Sanseverino picked it as bulwark against foreign invaders, as well as against potential rebelling earls. The whole fortress was built around an old castle, dated back to the early 1400s. Many monuments can still be found in the city, which witness the medieval times. There are also lovely churches such as St. Maria Maggiore, where St. Cono’s bones are kept, the old protector of he city. The local vegetation is extremely rich, with beautiful shrubs, white firs, beeches, chestnut-trees, cherry trees, black pines, Aleppo pines, brooms, maples, cypresses and so on. Every middle-august, an ancient medieval celebration still takes place: “at Princess Costanza’s dinner”, dedicated and held in honour to Princess Costanza, who in 1480 married Antonello Sanseverino, prince of Salerno and lord of Diano. Princess Costanza was Federico from Montefeltro’s daughter, duke of Urbino. Teggiano lies 637mt high from the sea level, it’s 61.61 km square and hosts 8352 inhabitans. The local economy is based on industry (mainly dairy produce, plastic items and hydro-sanitary produce), and craftmanship, mainly based on the use of stone.

]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/821/Teggiano http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/820/St-Lorenzo-Monastery The construction of St. Lorenzo Monastery in Padula, a “sancti brunonis” province, was wanted and financially supported by Tommaso Sanseverino in 1306, earl of Marsico and lord of Vallo di Diano, under the supervision by the prior of Trisulti monastery, in Frosinone. Tommaso had actually already purchased Montevergine monastery, which would constitute the very first core. The reason why the earl wanted this huge monastery built were both religious and convenient. For example, as the religious order and the Angioinis shared French origins, Tommaso Sanseverino, educated and aristocratic, was soon granted other titles by Charles II, known also as “the lame”. Moreover, he wanted to seize the opportunity to recover the area of Vallo di Diano from its marshes and swamps. Conversely in the middle age monastic communities generally used to take care of such issues and activities, and such a group like this would definitely fit in. A blend of political and convenient interests thus led the Sanseverinos to care so much of this monastic community  and to protect them at least up to the XVI century. Unfortunately only few pieces from the ancient construction are still available in Certosa, such as the wonderful church-door, dating back to 1374, as well as the crossing vaults of the church itself. Since the middle XVI century, during Trento treaty, the ancient structure started being modified and mage larger. At that time also the “chiostro grande” and “scalene ellitico” were being built. The last interventions took place throughout XVIII century, such as the reconstruction of Refettory and the decorating works in several rooms. The basic feature of monasteries are generally the same, wherever they were built, as they actually were always to respect a “monastic rule”. Beyond the beauty and the richness of every single structure then, the iconographic structure is always the same. A monastery’s structure can be divided in two different areas: the so called “low house” and “upper house”. The former were used as working rooms (warehouse, stables, lavatories, barns and so on), the latter represented a space where only meditation and silence dominated. This division reflects the needs of a monastic group formed both by enclosed monks and converted, who willingly refused to join the enclosed order to take care of other issues and services. In the late 1700 this complex’s happiness started to fade away: during the so called “French era” in fact, the monastery was suppressed and the monks were force to leave out. The whole art treasure, such as canvass, gold, silver etc, which the monks had collected in the past centuries, was brought away, including the extremely rich books kept in the library.  All this went lost. At the end of the Napoleonic era, the monks came back to their old shelter, off without the power they had previously enjoyed though. They remained in Padula until 1866, when they left for good the monastery, which, in 1882 was to be nominated “national monument”. Nevertheless, it was forgotten for a long time, and was even used as detention field during the two world wars. Only in the early 60s its reconstruction and decoration were to start, as wanted by the southern-Italy committee, though the definite impulse has been given by B.A.A.A.S. council of Salerno since 1982, which has invested every financial and intellectual energy in order to bring the monastery and its beauty back to life.]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/820/St-Lorenzo-Monastery http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/819/Pertosas-caves In the middle of green Alburni mountains, at about 70 km from Salerno, you’ll find the wonderful Pertosa’s caves. These caves, also known under the name of “Archangel’s caves”, can be traced back to 35 millions of years ago. Experts even claim they were inhabited by prehistoric men. The Greeks and the Romans turned it into a worship centre; later on the caves were consecrated to St. archangel Michael. The caves stretch for more than 2.500 meters, and are teeming with long paths and grooves; you can even find stalactites and stalagmites, which surely contribute and add up to their beauty. In order to visit these caves, you have to cross a little inlet: a boat will ship you to their internals, where the silence is broken only by the noise of water and of course, by the visitors’ whispers. After a short trip, it’s a natural spell. Stalactites and alabaster grapes are visible after a wonderful waterfall created by Negro river. The view will find you dumbstruck. You will cross tunnels and short passages, and reach different grooves, each of which has an own name, natural creations dating millions of years ago. You can easy reach Pertosa caves through the motor way A3 Salerno – Reggio Calabria, exiting either in Petina or in Polla. Opposite the entrance to the caves, at about 200 meters away, there’s a park lot. Scattered all around, though without ruining the natural scenario, are restaurants and premises where you can enjoy local good tasting food.]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/819/Pertosas-caves http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/818/Eboli St. Pietro abbey lies at mountain Montedoro’s feet, on a a little hill over Eburum. Its beauty reflects centuries’ events. You can enjoy a breathtaking view from the abbey, over Piacentini mountains and Salerno’s gulf. The abbey was built by Benedettini priests in the middle 1000s, though many findings suggest other parts were later added and reconstructed. The abbey played a very important rule, especially among the clergy, till the late 1200s. During 14th and 15th centuries though, fewer and fewer monks resided here, until it was completely abandoned, as it happened to most churches located in Salerno at that time. In 1577, under Pope Gregory the 8th, the abbey was given by the Governor Antonio Carafa to the Minimi monks, who transformed its eastern part into a big convent. During the reconstruction work between 1930 and 1934, an underground crypt was discovered, which enclosed St Berniero’s bones. As a matter of fact, the saint lived in around 1000, and used to live in a cave opposite the abbey, but later on the Benedettinis took his dead body and kept it inside the abbey. We can nowadays enjoy the abbey in its full beauty, thanks to the decorating works in 1930. There are three aisles, supported by 7 rows of columns, each with 6 arches. Three columns are made of limestone, other ones are made of local stone. Every column is crowned by wonderful capitals. In the left apse there’s a niche with a lovely portrait: the Lord’s resurrection. There’s also another affresco portraying St. Andrew and probably St. Peter. In the central apse there are no affrescos, nor in the right one, though there’s a niche. You can get to St. Berniero’s shrine from the abbey’ s right side, through a staircase to the underground. The underground crypt also has three apses, right under the ones standing upstairs. Its roof is held up by two huge columns. There are several altars made of stone, and in one of them  there are still St. Berniero’s bones. On the left there’s a marble bas-relief portraying St. Berniero holding a stick in his hand as he’s defending and setting a woman free from the devil, which leaves through her mouth.

]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/818/Eboli http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/817/Santa-Maria-di-Castellabate Santa Maria di Castellabate is surrounded by green hills and enchanting promontories, and lies cuddled between Licosa and Tresino. Its centre is Lucia square. It is not a prefect square, rather, it’s quite irregular. In the square you find a monument dedicated to the dead from the war and Villa Comunale, local gardens. The town is cuddled by green hills and an light blue sea. During summertime, in the evenings, tourists always enjoy a delicious tasting ice-cream along the sea promenade, and enjoy a fresh pleasing breeze from the hills. You can also enjoy some shopping along Corso Senatore Matarazzo , or visit an art gallery in Villa Matarazzo.

]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/817/Santa-Maria-di-Castellabate http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/816/Agropoli Agropli is one of the most beautiful area and landscape is the one stretching from Velia up to Punta del Telegrafo, including Ascea. It usually takes one hour to visit it. To get there, you have to get on autostrada (motorway), direction Salerno-Reggio Calabria, and exit in Battipaglia, towards Paestum and Marina d’Ascea. But what makes this area so characteristic? Well, first of all, you must consider that along these beautiful rocky mountains, dinosaurs even used to live here some 65 millions of years ago!!! Far more recently, so to say, the place was made a colony by the Foceis, in 540 B.C. who made it rich of temples, wells, spa, theatres, towers and so on. They even founded an important harbour in Elea.
You don’t want to miss beautiful Punta Licosa either, where the sea is a Caribbean blue. To get there, you have to get on Autostrada (motorway), and exit in Battipaglia. Drive straight along following Paestum and then Agropoli. Once in Agropoli, follow indications to S. Maria di Castellabate and Ogliastra Marina. The place is extremely charming. Its name comes from Leucosia, a mermaid who fell in love with Ulysses and sank in the sea for him. The whole landscape is also made even prettier thanks to a wonderful pine-woods. Scattered around the place are several ancient greek monuments and buildings. Palazzo Granito and Belmonte are also nice palaces to visit, which belong to some noble families from here. You can’t miss the Museum  Pioppi either, where you can enjoy a breathtaking aquarium and have a look at the beautiful sea depths.

]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/816/Agropoli http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/815/Buccino-archaeological-park The whole Volceis’ history can be read and found out in Buccino’s area and archaeological park. This park , which has recently opened, is being more and more successful. The ancient city of Buccino was founded in the 4th century B.C. Even in the past, the city has always been very rich in streets and short paths, which form a real net stretching from the east to the west. Nowadays the main road is Via Roma, which crosses Piazza Amendola, the main square. Through the park, you can visit many monuments and buildings such as the famous Caesareum, endowed with three aisles and a marble floor.

 


]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/815/Buccino-archaeological-park http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/814/Cilento-and-Vallo-di-Diano-Natural-Parks Cilento and Vallo di Diano natural parks represent a good sample of  the so called “evolution landscape”, as their beauty is linked both to nature and human activity, thanks to social, artistic, economic, and spiritual interventions. Both these areas though do respect their pristine and original features. Throughout history many peoples and civilizations have settled down in these lands, making them rich and a real melting pot. In Cilento mountains and seaside blend, as well as western and African cultures. Its natural location, in the very middle and heart of the Mediterranean sea, reflects its nature: a blending point of different cultures, traditions, peoples and histories.

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]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/813/Old-Roscigno http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/812/Velia-archaeological-ruins Your visit to Velia archaeological ruins will start from its southern part. This part of the city was built by Foceis, who also built a 50 mt dam from the seaside. This part of the city was later fenced by high walls, to protect it from the sea, owing to several floods and the shrinking process of the beach. The round based tower that you can still see on top of a rock probably used to work as a lighthouse. The other walls up to the Porta Marina South were added in the 6th century B.C. beyond the main door, you will enter the city and will soon be made welcome by Hellenistic buildings. On your left is a spa, which can be traced back to the 2nd century B.C. further along you’ll get to the Agorà, teeming with walls, columns and a rectangular square. You can then cross Porta Rosa street, along which there are two towers and the ruins of another main door. On your right then, you’ll find another spa form the 3rd century B.C. in typical Hellenistic style. This is a very unique complex in the Magna Greece area. The street will look more and more impressive and enchanting as you walk on the view of Porta Arcaica; Porta Rosa is particularly fascinating. The former also stands for the border between the southern and the northern parts of the city. It was built by Foceis probably in in the late 6th century B.C. Porta Rosa instead, was the linking path between the hills and the city. This door is the very only sample of a classic greek arch in a still perfect condition. The arch is perfect in its geometrical construction. You can then start your climb to Acropolis: on your way you’ll find ruins of the oldest buildings in the city, dating back to 540 and 535 B.C. on top of the hill, there’s a lovely ancient theatre, in use even today, though not perfectly preserved. You will also find the holy altar stoà, a rectangular based building. On the upper part there are ruins of an ancient ionic temple partly destroyed for the construction of a Norman tower. Acropolis was the very centre of social and religious activities. From Acropolis you can also reach another area, dedicated to the cult of Poseidon, and a shrine dedicated to Zeus. Castellucio, at the end, represents the defensive climax of Velia.

]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/812/Velia-archaeological-ruins http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/811/Extraurban-Hera-Argiva-Shrine The “Museo Narrante of Hera Argiva” opened in November 2001, and lies just opposite Heraion archaeological area, at about 8 km from Paestum. The showing halls are inside Masseria Procuriali, head office also of the local land reclamation committee. Finds by Paola Zancani Montuoro and Umberto Canotti Bianco have also been kept here since 1934, who had a very hard time running the excavations. At the very same time Poseidon was being founded, Hera Argiva (Heraion) shrine was also built, at  9 km away from the city, and near the Sele river’s source. Reportedly, the shrine was built under Giason, chief of Argonauts, who were very devoted to Hera . These sanctuaries were usually built along the city’s borders. Heraion, in fact, lied on the northern part of Poseidon, and played a relevant role for tradings and generally social life. Along this area local dwellers would also trade with Etruscans. The original core of the shrine was the so called “altar of ashes” , around which other structures were later on added. Two buildings, named “Staoi”, were built on the northern and southern sides of the shrine to collect and welcome visitors; two moats, named “fosse”  were also dug for the ex-voto. At that very time, temples did not exist properly, though findings such as carved decorations and capitals suggest the presence of other buildings in the area.

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In Paestum, between September 13th and 16th a Mediterranean video festival takes place, where all the international documentary cinematography takes part, competing with one another. The main issue and themes dealt with are human diversity and the awareness of differences, as well as the respect of different entities and places, which supports and fosters intercultural dialogue. This also represents a very good opportunity for all those independent producers who face some difficulty in spreading and making their works known.

The kermesse takes place in the magic scenario of Capaccio (Salerno), at Villa Salati, within one of the most beautiful archaeological areas in Italy.

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]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/800/Vietri-sul-Mare http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/799/Cilento-coast The over 100 km long coast from Sele river to Bussento, and from Paestum to Sapri, is always changing: you can in fact find sandy beaches, wide and well equipped, rocky stretches teeming with creeks, inlets and promontories, all along breathtaking views deep in nature and history. You will find tunnels and prehistoric grooves, towers and every single item adds and rules the environment, giving it an own feature and atmosphere. Nature is both wild and neat along the coast. Many creeks and beaches were unreachable up to a few years ago. Nowadays they are very well equipped to make you welcome and comfortable, without losing their original untouched aspect. Ancient civilizations like the Greek, the Romans, the Lucans, the Latins, the Angioins and so on melt with modern tourism: still, the ancient tradition and history will always speak up louder than words. The whole coast is also rich of wonderful towers. They were all built as a defensive means against the Saracens and the Turks, since 1566, first from local dwellers, and later to accomplish the Reign of Naples’ kings’ will. Nowadays these very towers are scattered along the coast, and can be seen either from private houses or from trendy premises and night-clubs. You can still feel a sort of romanticism around them. Most the towers built by the locals are circular based, whereas the ones built under the Reign of Naples are generally square-based. As far as nature is concerned, typical Mediterranean spicy plants melt with brooms and green shrubs, such as Aleppo pines; between Mingardo and Ferone tower, near Marina di Camerota, you can still find a huge pine forest, probably the very only one left throughout southern Italy.




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www.masseriaeliseo.it

You are welcome!

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Between September 10th  and 11th  old carriages will be passing through Paestum and they will stop at our Farm Guest House. You can actually enjoy one of these beautiful old carriages in the Masseria Eliseo Guest House’s hall; it belonged to the Bellelli family.

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From march 20 to may 28
Double room B&B = 80 €  per day;
Half board = 60 € per day, per person;
Full board = 75 €  per day, per person.
P.s. You’ll be charged +40% for a single room.

MIDDLE SEASON
From May 29 to July 02
From September 11 to October 01
Double room B&B = 85 €  per day;
Half board = 63 € per day, per person;
Full board = 78 €  per day, per person. 
P.s. You’ll be charged +40% for a single room.

HIGH SEASON
From July 03 to August 13
From August 28 to September 10
Double room B&B = 100 €  per day;
Half board = 70 € per day, per person;
Full board = 85 €  per day, per person. 
P.s. You’ll be charged +40% for a single room.

VERY HIGH SEASON
From August 14 to August 27
From December 27 to January 7
Double room B&B = 120 €  per day;
Half board = 80 € per day, per person;
Full board = 95 €  per day, per person.
P.s. You’ll be charged +40% for a single room.

CHILDREN
From age 1 to 6: 50% reduction;
From age 6 to 12: 30% reduction.

Third bed in addition: 40% discount.

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This is the very result of a long process of rearing and breeding typical local buffaloes, without letting any other species join in. Like other species, such as the so named podolic cattle, also buffaloes seem to have been brought to Italy through the barbaric invasions, probably by the Longobards. Some other scientists though, claim they were introduced by the Saracen and the Turks. According to the latter theory, buffaloes were first introduced to Sicily, and later on brought along up to Campania and Latium. Thanks to the buffaloes, several areas have been saved from thorough neglect and abandon. Rather, the very only agricultural and zootechnical activity in the Sele plain was the buffalo rearing, which enable people to produce cheese and the typical buffalo mozzarella. This has always been a very relevant and outstanding activity for our region. Today, thanks also to the land reclaiming and improvement process, the buffalo rearing is still widening and growing. Buffaloes are cured and taken care of. Where there used to be marshes and swamps, there are now fenced areas for buffaloes, endowed with even special patios to protect them from too hot temperatures. Health standards are highly respected and complied to. Buffalo’s raw unpasteurized milk is used to mainly to produce out typical cheese, mozzarella.

links:

www.anasb.it

www.consorzioalba.com

]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/761/Buffaloes http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/760/Location The farm guest house Seliano is located near the archeological site of Paestum,
Via Seliano, località Borgo Nuovo – Capaccio Scalo, Salerno.
Click on the map, then click again to enlarge.

How to get there:

BY CAR
Autostrada (highway) A3 Salerno – Reggio calabria
Exit either in Battipaglia or Eboli, take the s.s. 18 way up to Capaccio-Paestum.
www.autostrade.it

BY TRAIN
From Naples towards south, up to Capaccio Scalo station. You can then take a shuttle or simply a cab.
www.trenitalia.it

BY PLANE
From Naples airport, Capodichino, you can easy get to the central station by bus, and catch a train to Capaccio.

Some distances:

Rome = 295 kilometers/185 miles
Napoli =  90 kilometers/56 miles
Pompei = 70 kilometers/44 miles
Amalfi = 60 kilometers/37 miles
Positano = 75 kilometers/47 miles
Ravello = 65 kilometers/41 miles

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The whole road from the peninsula of Sorrento up to Salerno, which also skirts Amalfi gulf, is the lovely Amalfi coast. This is probably the most beautiful part in the whole Camapania region, where humanity and nature match best. The whole Lattari mountains’ row give directly to the sea, and create a beautifully jabbed coast. Private lawns and fields coexist with the natural beauty, typically Mediterranean. Part of the coast is still uncontaminated and untouched by human beings and whoever comes here will definitely get dumbstruck and fascinated by such beauty, where nature is mixed with local Folklore, culture, history, good food and old proverbs….

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We also organize short tours and journeys to our local wine cellars and old oil mills.




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· Uova e bacon
· French toast
· Omlette
· Spremute e
  centrifughe
· Macedonia
   CONTINENTAL BRAEKFAST· Latte 
· Espresso 
· Caffè americano 
· Cappuccino 
· Thè 
· Pane burro marmellata
· Fette biscottate
· Salame
· Formaggio
· Yogurt
· Frutta fresca
· Succo di frutta
· Torte fatte in casa
· Plum cake fatti in casa
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seguendo le antiche ricette della famiglia Bellelli. ]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/749/La-colazione http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/748/The-dining-room You will find a cosy and warm high class atmosphere here, in every room. There is a dining room and a sitting room, where you can comfortably watch some tv too.

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Welcome to the farm Guest House Seliano, run by the Bellelli Family.
This is the very ideal place you want to visit if you are seeking for silence, relax and if you want to be in close contact with nature.

Read bout the Bellelli Family’s history.

The painter Edgar Degas gives this family’s name to his masterpiece. “La famiglia Bellelli” is kept at Museum Quay D’Orsay.

Our structure:

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Una lettera ai nostri ospiti da Cecilia Bellelli Baratta
Gestisco da oltre 15 anni l' Azienda Agrituristica Seliano ed intendo introdurvi sia nella storia della famiglia, che nel presente.
L' agriturismo è ubicato nella piana del Sele e precisamente a Paestum, antica città della Magna Grecia fondata dai Greci nel sesto secolo Avanti Cristo.
La proprietà terriera appartiene alla famiglia Bellelli, la cui storia si snoda prevalentemente dall' ultimo quarto del 18° secolo ai giorni nostri. Famiglia la cui attività è da sempre dedicata allo sviluppo dell' agricoltura nella piana del Sele. Parteciparono con i loro prodotti alle Esposizioni Universali di Londra del 1862 e di Parigi nel 1867.
I nostri prodotti agricoli grazie anche allo spirito imprenditoriale della famiglia Bellelli erano già conosciutI nel 1800, nelle più importanti capitali Europee.
Nel 1806 Gioacchino Murat Re di Napoli, con il titolo di Gioacchino Napoleone I, concede a Gaetano Bellelli il titolo di Barone.
Il pittore Edgar Degas intitola alla famiglia un suo celebre dipinto “ La Famiglia Bellelli ” conservato al Museo Quay D'Orsay.

Con i miei figli continuiamo l'attività agricola, prevalentemente con l'allevamento di bufale e cavalli.

……E ancora, abbandonarsi al fascino della storia e ascoltare gli antichi, che ci raccontano del loro passato attraverso le superbe strutture architettoniche dei templi dorici di Nettuno, Cerere, e la tomba del tuffatore, unico esempio superstite della pittura muraria dei greci, testimonianza di un passato antichissimo seppur ancora vivo……..

vedi anche: OSPITALITA'

]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/744/La-Storia http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/266/Further-information-about-Paestum Paestum lies directly at the seaside, and a few minutes walk from the wonderful nature of “parco nazionale del Cilento e Vallo di Diano”, the second biggest national park in Italy. Paestum has always been a luxury destination, frequented from the early 1800s by the richest and nobles, and was included in the so called “grand tour” destinations. It’s the ideal place to relax, where you can choose to lie snugly on the beach or go for a short trip through its nature and cultural activities. Paestum is also a mandatory destination for those who enjoy good food, and mozzarella, of course.

Once in Paestum you don’t want to miss:

An enchanting visit to the temple valley and the rich national museum;
A guided visit to a local dairy, where you can even taste a buffalo mozzarella and other produce (ricotta, caciocavallo, etc…) as well as to oil mills and wine cellars;
A whole day staying on the sandy beach where the sun is always shining;
A visit to other sites near there, such as grand tour museum, museo narrante, Hera Argiva shrine, the old castle in Capaccio;
A short trip to Cilento national park as well as Vallo di Diano park.

Main distances:

Salerno – Paestum = 30 km/20 miles;
Amalfi coast – Paestum = 40 km/ 25 miles;
Pompeii – Paestum =  50km/31 miles;
Naples – Paestum = 80 km/50 miles;
From Caserta = 100 km/62 miles; from Padula/Certosa 60 km/38 miles; from Sorrento 70km/44miles; from Positano 70 km/44 miles; from Ischia island about 90 minutes by ferry boat, from Capri island about 60 minutes by ferryboat.

Information:

Azienda Autonoma Soggiorno e Turismo
Via Magna Grecia, 887
84063 Paestum (Sa)
Phone: +39 0828 81 10 16
Fax: +39 0828 72 23 22
Ufficio Turismo del Comune di Capaccio-Paestum
Phone: +39 0828 81 23 03


]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/266/Further-information-about-Paestum http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/265/Cottabus-game Cottabus was a very trendy and popular game much enjoyed among ancient Greeks and Etruscans. All that we know about the game is thanks to the samples found in the ruins, the paintings and scattered descriptions handed over by the old. The main instrument of the game was named itself Cottabus too. Alceus and Anacreontis did mention the game in their writings dating 6th century B.C. you can also find pictures representing this game on many vases. The game was the most beloved one played especially at luncheons and banquettes. The passion for this game was outstanding and widespread throughout Sicily. According to the sources, there used to be two ways of playing:
1: you were expected to toss some wine drops lying in at the bottom of your bowl against little vases floating in a water container. The winner was the player who was able to hit most vases, and, as an award, he would receive eggs, flour, sweets and last but not least, omen, especially in love affairs.
2: according to Antifones, in order to properly, you needed three items: a vertical bar, whose length would vary somewhere between 1.30 meters and 2 meters. The bar was expected to have a very cutting point, whereas the other extremity would be stuck in a heavy base. On the upper extremity a dangling disk would be put. Another larger disk would be slipped in the middle of the bar. The player was to toss some objects, or even food, to the little top disk, which was expected to fall onto the larger central one, named Manes.

This game was played up to the 3rd century B.C., then fell into disuse. The Romans never knew Cottabus.

]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/265/Cottabus-game http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/264/LA-TOMBA-DEL-TUFFATORE-PAESTUM Nel giugno 1968 fu scoperta - a 1,5 km. a sud di Paestum, in località Tempa del Prete, sede di una necropoli frequentata ininterrottamente dal VI al IV sec. a.C. - una sepoltura, nota come "Tomba del Tuffatore", attribuita intorno al 480 a.C.

Le tombe ritrovate nell'area di Paestum sono per lo più tombe a cassa, composte da lastre di calcare che formano i fianchi e il coperchio, e presentano una ricca decorazione pittorica. Le lastre sono dipinte sulla faccia rivolta verso l'interno della tomba con la tecnica dell'affresco.

Nella tomba del Tuffatore i lati più lunghi raffigurano un convivio in cui compaiono dieci personaggi maschili sdraiati. Simili scene di banchetto sono spesso presenti nella ceramica attica del V secolo, e più raramente anche in ceramiche ioniche e microasiatiche, ma sono state rese celebri sopratutto dalle pitture funerarie etrusche. Tuttavia la pittura più famosa resta quella che orna la lastra di copertura con la figura di un giovane nudo che si tuffa nelle acque di un fiume. A differenza delle contemporanee sepolture dipinte etrusche, costituite da ampie camere affrescate visitabili dai vivi, la decorazione di questa tomba è rivolta verso l'interno e quindi destinata al solo defunto. Sul significato del dipinto principale di copertura, l'ipotesi più accreditata è che l'immagine - senza alcun riferimento realistico all'esistenza terrena del sepolto - rappresenti simbolicamente il passaggio dalla vita alla morte: le colonne segnerebbero i confini del mondo terrestre, mentre lo specchio d'acqua si potrebbe identificare con il fiume che conduce all'oltretomba.
In aggiunta al suo valore di documento unico nel suo genere, il dipinto rappresenta una conferma dell'importanza dell'acqua nella simbologia antica, peraltro attestata dalla presenza frequente, nei luoghi di culto, di bacinelle di varie dimensioni e materiali diversi, che simboleggiano i riti di purificazione.
 
Al momento del ritrovamento della tomba (1968) si è parlato di "scoperta della grande pittura greca". In realtà, più probabilmente, ci troviamo di fronte al prodotto di una colonia greca in Italia, come possono testimoniare i confronti con la ceramica campana della stessa epoca. Sicuramente però la conoscenza di pitture così antiche (si stimano eseguite attorno al 480 a.C.) ha offerto un contributo fondamentale alla conoscenza della pittura greca di quel periodo, a noi praticamente ignota se non attraverso la pittura vascolare.

]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/264/LA-TOMBA-DEL-TUFFATORE-PAESTUM http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/251/Virtual-3d-reconstruction-Paestumgate at the moment, the Virtual 3d  reconstruction Paestumgate considers the northern part of Paestum ruins, which ranges from the so called Cecere Temple up to Forum square. The structures reflect the urban setting of the roman imperial era, according to the newest archaeological researches. Nevertheless, for sheer teaching reasons, buildings and constructions from the ancient greek and lucan era have been kept here, such as Sacello hypogeic and the ekklesiasterion, which were actually partly destroyed during the roman conquest. Moreover, the roman constructions themselves actually belong to different eras and have been restored during the years. As a consequence, it is very hard, if not impossible at all, to trace a building back to its very original period. As a consequence, for teaching reasons you will find in Paestum different buildings from different periods all together, representing and forming a timeless city, where eras overlap and intermingle. You can generally speak of a roman imperial time though.
You will nevertheless read on each building its history and evolution. The player can freely explore buildings, rooms and environments  of virtual Paestum, and can get an insight of the old city, its events and use, celebrations, and everyday scenes, set in paths and itineries which will foster and quench your thirst of knowledge . Players will thus discover and find out about the ancient city and its monuments, according to the actual state of the site, as well as to all the finds here dug out and kept in the museum.
We are even planning to add another factor: time. Through time, players will even be able to reconstruct different eras, from the greek to the roman times, with their own urban settings. Through such a reconstruction, moreover, players will get a better knowledge and awareness about the different urban settings and the proper history of the city.

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Through the holy path and the holy area of Goddess Hera, you get to the forum. It was probably built by the Romans, on the ancient greek city’s soil, agorà. Both the Forum and agorà worked as a main square, an important place not only for tradings and busyness, but also for social life.

]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/249/The-forum http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/248/Ancient-Greek-houses-ruins ]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/248/Ancient-Greek-houses-ruins http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/247/Ancient-Roman-houses-ruins ]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/247/Ancient-Roman-houses-ruins http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/246/The-ipogeic-Sacello-underground This underground construction has been recently discovered, in 1954. So far its proper aim is still unknown. Eight bronze vases full of honey were also found, as well as a stone attic amphora and several leather-capped bars. Allegedly, this construction was dedicated to the God of fertility, or a symbolic grave to honour the city’s founder.

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The gymnasium rose in the north-western area of the forum. At its centre there used to be a pool, for swimming competitions. Several pillars on its sides probably acted as a stage.
 




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]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/243/The-greek-theatre-or-Boleuterion http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/242/The-holy-path The 12 km long Holy Path linked Poseidon to the ancient Hera temple, the latter located near the Sele river. Its base must be definitely greek, though its paving can be traced back to the roman empire era.

]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/242/The-holy-path http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/241/The-italic-temple-also-known-as-the-peace-temple Located towards north and south, and not east-west like the usual greek buildings, this temple as a consequence is considered to be a roman construction (2.000 B.C.). The temple was dedicated to the Capitoline triad Juppiter, Joves and Minerva and was put on a higher basement. The temple was only reachable through a long staircase from its southern part, and at its centre there used to be a huge altar. People could get to the main entrance through the ladder, flanked by four high columns, whose capitals were richly decorated.

]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/241/The-italic-temple-also-known-as-the-peace-temple http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/240/Ceceres-temple This temple lies on the upper part of the city. As a consequence, regardless of its name, this temple is considered to have been originally dedicated to Goddess Athena: the ancient Greeks, in fact, used to have temples built on the very highest parts of a city, especially when dedicated to this Goddess. The building can be traced back to 500 B.C. and is very interesting, as two styles melt in it: arcaic Doric and ionic. On the eastern side you can clearly see a column, which used to be part of an even older building from the 6th century B.C.]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/240/Ceceres-temple http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/239/Poseidons-temple Regardless of its name, this temple is also considered to have been dedicated to Goddess Hera. It was built in around 450 B.C. in a perfect classical Doric style, just like Athens’s Parthenon.
You can easily notice the differences between the Basilica and Poseidon’s temple through their columns: the Basilica’s columns have a swelling in their middle, and its echins are flat (echins are circular decorations where capitals lie on). Two altars rise right next to the temple, on its eastern side. Originally there used to be only one of them, but the Romans later cut it and made it smaller, in order to get easier to the forum, and built a second one.
]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/239/Poseidons-temple http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/238/The-basilica The “BASILICA” is the oldest temple, and was built in around 550 B.C. its style is predominatly ancient Doric. The temple was actually wrongly named basilica in the late 18th century, as archaeologists took it for a roman building. The findings of vases and other tools though suggested and proved it to be a greek temple dedicated to Goddess Hera.]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/238/The-basilica http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/237/The-city-walls The city walls were almost 5 kms long, and 15 meters high. Their thickness varied somewhere between 5 and 7 meters. Around them was a moat, always expected to be filled up with water. 24 towers would rise from the walls, some of them were circular, other ones were square-based. There were 4 doors: Marmaid eastern main door; marina western main door; aurea northern main door and Justice southern main door.

]]> no_email@example.com (http://agriturismoseliano.it/) http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/237/The-city-walls http://www.agriturismoseliano.it/236/Paestums-ruins According to the legend, Strabonus, the ancient greek geographer form the first century B.C., wrote about Giason and the Argonauts that, after grabbing the golden ram, reached the beaches in Sele plain and had a temple built, dedicated to Hera Argiva.
Historians, conversely, claim that in this area a colony from Sibari settled down in the middle 7th century B.C., determined and committed to build a harbour on the Mediterranean sea. As time passed by, the colony would thrive more and more, and turned into the main city of Poseidon. Thanks to its naturally favourable position, Poseidon and its motherland Sibari started busyness and tradings with Etruscans. The finding of  amphoras and other archaeological finds testify such a correspondence. Poseidon soon became one of the most important cities in the Mediterranean area. In 510 B.C. Crotone attacked and torn down Sibari: its inhabitants fled to Poseidon bringing all their richness along. At this time the first temples and monuments started to be built. In 400 B.C. the city was conquered by the Lucans, who gave the name of Paistom to it, or Paistos. After several other mishaps, in 273 B.C. the city was made part of the roman empire, and became Paestum. Under Rome, the city resumed its ancient splendour and the building of new temples. During Christian era, Paestum  also became an important city where many members of the clergy settled down. Because of a malaria epidemic though, the population decreased substantially. During the following centuries, Paestum was deeper and deeper covered by woods and marshes, and became thoroughly hidden eventually. It was to be discovered and its beauties brought back to life in the 19th century, under king Charles of Borbon . More and more historians and archaeologists became interested and fascinated by this ancient city’s beauty. Today this site is a big pentagon plain, surrounded by sturdy walls and is endowed with 4 ancient main doors; two main roads meet forming a perfect right angle.

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