South Of SalernoThings to do

Things to do in South Of Salerno

  1. Museo di Paestum

    Just east of the ruins, the museum houses a collection of much-weathered metopes (bas-relief friezes), including 33 of the original 36 from the Tempio di Argiva Hera (Temple of Argive Hera), 9km north of Paestum, of which virtually nothing else remains. The star exhibit is the 5th-century-BC Tomba del Truffatore (Tomb of the Diver), whose depiction of a diver in mid-air reputedly represents the passage of life to death.

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  2. Nonna Scepa

    Worth seeking out as an alternative to the mediocre, overpriced on-site restaurants. Dishes are robust, strictly seasonal and, during the summer, concentrate on fresh seafood like the refreshingly simple grilled fish with lemon. The risotto with courgettes and artichokes is equally inspired.

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