Does anyone know if and when the Paestum temples are illuminated? The Paestum archeological park website does not appear to be in operation - we've tried for several days on different devices and browsers. We'll be traveling there at the end of April and our plans will be different depending on whether the lights are on then.
What other tourist information websites might have this information?
Posted by
Minnesota 🎒
16618 posts
Are you trying to use this website?
https://museopaestum.cultura.gov.it/?lang=en
It is working for me but may be one of the Italian websites that are only active during the hours the park is open. As well, if Cox is your provider, that has caused some posters to have issues accessing some foreign websites. At a glance, I'm not seeing anything regarding special illumination, and April is months away so it may not even have been announced yet if that's scheduled to happen. Guess we'll see if someone else has been able to uncover more info?
PS: the website states: "The Archaeological Area of Paestum, after sunset, can only be visited along the lit pathway – Southern sanctuary (the area of the Temple of Neptune and the so-called Basilica)."
https://museopaestum.cultura.gov.it/info-servizi/?lang=en
Posted by
San Diego, California, USA
1144 posts
The website was not working for me when you first posted but it is now so hopefully you find what you need.
Also be aware that the museum is open again - at least the downstairs section is mostly open but the Roman second floor is completely closed. I had to make a specific request to see "The Diver" tomb pieces because it was in an unopened area and only groups were being allowed back.
Have a great trip, the site is amazing,
=Tod