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Paestum temples

Capaccio Paestum, Italy

History

Three Greek Doric temples standing in open fields, older than the Parthenon and among the best preserved anywhere.

Nearest town
Capaccio Paestum, Italy
Category
History & culture
GPS
40.4200, 15.0050
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping Wild Paestum - Camper ParkCampsite
    1 km from Paestum temples
    CaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
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  • Camping La GiaraCampsite
    1 km from Paestum temples
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
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  • Villaggio Dei PiniCampsite
    1 km from Paestum temples
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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  • Mare PinetaCampsite
    2 km from Paestum temples
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
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  • Camping AthenaCampsite
    2 km from Paestum temples
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  • Camping DesiderioCampsite
    6 km from Paestum temples
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Paestum temples?

Paestum temples is in Capaccio Paestum, Italy, at GPS 40.4200, 15.0050. It is about 8 km from Agropoli.

Can you camp near Paestum temples?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Eolo Sosta Camper, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 39 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Paestum temples?

Paestum temples is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Cilento and Maratea: the quiet side of Campania.

What is there to see near Paestum temples?

Places worth a stop nearby: Villa Rufolo (42 km), Positano (50 km), Certosa di San Lorenzo (54 km) and Scavi di Pompei (57 km).

When is the best time to visit Paestum temples?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)