--- title: "Plan Your Visit - Paestumsites" description: "Scopri Paestum, l’antica Poseidonia: storia, templi, museo e area archeologica, con informazioni su orari, biglietti e consigli per organizzare la visita." url: "https://www.paestumsites.it/en/plan-your-visit" date: "2026-08-13T18:44:17+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ## [ Contact Paestumsites ](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/plan-your-visit/contacts) **Paestumsites.it** was created by Tiberio Gracco to provide useful information for travellers and archaeology enthusiasts interested in Paestum and the ancient city of Poseidonia. For questions, suggestions or information concerning the content published on this website, you can contact the author: **Tiberio Gracco** **Website:** [www.gracco.it](http://www.gracco.it/) **E-mail:** This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Details Written by: Paestumsites Parent Category: [Paestum](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/plan-your-visit) Category: [Paestum Visitor Information](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/plan-your-visit) Also available: [![Italiano](https://www.paestumsites.it/media/mod_languages/images/it.gif "Italiano")](https://www.paestumsites.it/it/info-news/contatta-la-redazione) Last Updated: 12 August 2026 [ Contact Paestumsites ](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/plan-your-visit/contacts) ## [ Free Admission to Paestum: When Can You Visit for Free? ](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/plan-your-visit/free-admission) ![Giornate ad ingresso gratuito a Paestum](https://www.paestumsites.it/images/com_fwgallery/files/62/2f569af65098e4a111c39ff40ced2ae3.JPG) The **Paestum Archaeological Park and National Archaeological Museum** can be visited free of charge on selected days throughout the year. The main opportunity is **Domenica al Museo**, the Italian Ministry of Culture initiative that offers free admission to state museums and archaeological sites on the **first Sunday of every month**. The initiative includes the Archaeological Park of Paestum and the National Archaeological Museum. 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Details Written by: Paestumsites Parent Category: [Paestum](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/plan-your-visit) Category: [Paestum Visitor Information](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/plan-your-visit) Also available: [![Italiano](https://www.paestumsites.it/media/mod_languages/images/it.gif "Italiano")](https://www.paestumsites.it/it/info-news/orari-e-tariffe) Last Updated: 13 August 2026 [ Check Paestum opening hours, ticket prices and visitor information ](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/plan-your-visit/opening-hours-tickets) ## [ How to Get to Paestum: By Train, Car and Plane ](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/plan-your-visit/how-to-get-to-paestum) ![Loading...](https://www.paestumsites.it/components/com_zhosmmap/assets/utils/loading.gif) *Clicca su "**Apri Google Maps**" per vedere le indicazioni per raggiungere il luogo.* '+ ' '; var marker_182 = L.marker( latlng_mc_182, { title:"Paestum" }).addTo(map_182); marker_182.setBouncingOptions({exclusive: false,elastic: true}); marker_182.bounce(); marker_182.bindPopup(contentString_182); marker_182.on('click', function(event) { this.openPopup(); }); zhomObjMgr_182.PlacemarkAdd(0, 0, marker_182, null); var mapcenterControl = new zhomMapCenterButtonControl(latlng_182,"do not change",map_182,2,1,2,"mapcenter","Home",19,16,"https://www.paestumsites.it/components/com_zhosmmap/assets/utils/home.png"); document.getElementById("OMapsCredit_182").innerHTML = '[Open Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Current%20Location&daddr=40.42085931336068,15.002808802345115 "Open Google Maps") '; var toShowLoading = document.getElementById("OMapsLoading_182"); toShowLoading.style.display = 'none'; zhomObjMgr_182.InitializeByGroupState(); }; function PlacemarkByIDShow(p_id, p_action, p_zoom) { alert("This feature is supported only when you enable it in map menu item or module property!"); } var tmpJQ_182 = jQuery.noConflict(); tmpJQ_182(document).ready(function() {initialize182();}); /*]]>*/ The **Paestum Archaeological Park** is located in Capaccio Paestum, in the province of Salerno, and can be easily reached by train or car. For visitors travelling from Naples or Salerno, the train is often one of the most convenient options: **Paestum railway station is approximately 800 metres from the archaeological area**, making it possible to complete the journey on foot. 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