Paestum

(Licinella-Torre di Paestum · Campania)

Located to the south-east of the Gulf of Salerno, in the southern part of the Piana del Sele, Paestum is an archaeological site of great importance, recognized by UNESCO as "World Heritage," along with the National Park of the Cilento and the Vallo di Diano. Paestum is located in the town of Carpaccio in the province of Salerno. Founded by the Greeks around the 7th century. B.C. with the name Poseidonia, the city was subsequently occupied by the Lucans, until, in 273 BC, Rome made it a prosperous colony, giving it its current name.