Private tour in Salerno Paolo M
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Hi to everyone, I'm Paolo. I'm an archaelogist and I have been working as tourist guide (license n° 1792 of the Campania Region) for several years . I was born in in the middle of the bay of Naples, by the mount Vesuvius. I have always loved history and archaeology, also because, where I live, there are the incredible excavations of Herculaneum. Since I was a child, I loved entering in Herculaneum and in Pompeii where I was amazed by the classical civilization. So I turned my passion into my work, being a licensed tourist guide. I graduated at the "L'Orientale" University in Naples obtaining a master's degree in Classical Archaeology "cum laude" and during my training I participated in several excavation campaigns in Pompeii and Cuma. I know very well even the city of Naples, where its historical center is Unesco Heritage, the bay of Pozzuoli and the Amalfi Coast: Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. It's a unique place in the world where you can breathe a magical air. It's also famous for its food, just think that the pizza Margherita was born here. I love my land rich of history and culture. I will be happy to guide you in a place full of charm and ancient mistery. Welcome to the real Italy. Archaeologist - Licensed Tourist Guide n° 1792. Master's degree in Classical Archaeology from "L'Orientale" University of Naples, one of the most prestigious universities of this discipline in Italy . I specialize mainly in Greek and Roman Archaeology. But more than any title, I think I have the right experience to guarantee an good guided tour trying to convey my passion and my belief: to make known ancient history and archaeology.
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The ancient Paestum was founded around 2500 years ago (late 7th century BC), occupying the green Piana del Sele in Magna Graecia. Dedicated to the god of the sea Poseidon, the then Poseidonia was erected by the citizens of Sibari (now Calabria), to make it a port on the Tyrrhenian Sea useful for trade with the Etruscans. In the age of classical Greece (V-IV century BC), the city experienced its period of maximum splendor and wealth, thus forging the face that seduced eighteenth-century travelers with its Greek walls, the large agora and its three large temples. In 273 BC, Rome established a colony of Latin law there and the city became Paestum. Relations between Pestani and Romans are always close and trusted, so much so that the ancient polis beats its own currency and prospered in the economy while absorbing the new Roman urban reorganization.
- The meeting point is the entrance of the Archaeological Site. - The tour includes a visit to the ancient city of Paestum, where you will also visit the Roman period of the ancient city of Greek foundation. We are visiting: – The Temple of Neptune – The so-called Basilica: it’s another temple – The main street – The Forum – The Courthouse – The Arena – A sacred swimming pool of a temple – An house of the roman period – A tomb (Greek period). – The Temple of Ceres – The Antiquarium: it’s the local Museum with Greek and Lucan art collections. *This tour can be customized
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Walking tour - It's not inclued the trasportation to the archaelogical site
Paestum, Campania, 84047, Italy
At the entrance of the Archaelogical Site of Paestum.
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