Paestum Archaeological Museum Paestum, Italy

Fresco from the Tomb of the Diver, dating from 470 BC. It was found in the *Area Tempa del Prete* in Paestum. Shown here are male lovers banqueting. Holly Hayes all photos →

Located next to the Greek temples, this excellent archaeological museum displays Greek and Roman artifacts from the Paestum area. Its most famous exhibits are rare Greek tomb frescoes from the 5th and 4th centuries BCE.

Location map of Paestum Archaeological Museum, Paestum, Italy. Click to enlarge.

Aerial view of Paestum Archaeological Museum, Paestum, Italy. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address: Paestum, Italy
Coordinates: 40.4234530° N, 15.0072280° E map · aerial
Date(s): 1952

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Page Title: Paestum Archaeological Museum
Added By: Holly Hayes
Date Published: October 8, 2013
Last Updated: April 15, 2024