Many Initiatives for Christmas in Paestum and Velia

Activities start on Sunday 8th December

The program designed for the Christmas holidays at the archaeological parks of Paestum and Velia is rich and precious, designed to offer visitors unforgettable experiences in a setting full of culture and beauty.

Program of Activities:

PAESTUM
December 14th
Hour 10.00/12.00 – ore 15.00/18.00

POSEIDONIA ON STAGE: VOICES AND SOUNDS OF THE MYTH
Concert with string trio and readings on ancient Poseidonia
National Archaeological Museum of Paestum

December 15th
Hour 10.00/12.00 – ore 15.00/18.00

POSEIDONIA ON STAGE: VOICES AND SOUNDS OF THE MYTH
Concert with string trio and readings on ancient Poseidonia
National Archaeological Museum of Paestum

December 22th
Hour 17.00

Christmas Party at the Museum
Trio Musikanten in Concert
Buffet greetings for Holy Christmas
Public Space Hall
National Archaeological Museum of Paestum

December 26th
Hour 10.00/12.00 – ore 15.00/18.00

POSEIDONIA ON STAGE: VOICES AND SOUNDS OF THE MYTH
Concert with string trio and readings on ancient Poseidonia
National Archaeological Museum of Paestum

Hour 11.00
A DIVINE LUCKY CHARM*
Guided tour and workshop
Athena, goddess of wisdom, accompanies us to her sanctuary, giving us a lucky charm for the new year. After visiting the museum rooms, the children will make a small lucky charm under the sign of Athena
National Archaeological Museum of Paestum

December 27th
Hour
Performance Art
Fernando Mangone
with musical accompaniment by Bruno Tomasello
National Archaeological Museum of Paestum

December 28th
ore 10.00/12.00 – ore 15.00/18.00

POSEIDONIA ON STAGE: VOICES AND SOUNDS OF THE MYTH
Concert with string trio and readings on ancient Poseidonia
National Archaeological Museum of Paestum

December 28th
Hour 10.00/12.00 – ore 15.00/18.00

POSEIDONIA ON STAGE: VOICES AND SOUNDS OF THE MYTH
Concert with string trio and readings on ancient Poseidonia
National Archaeological Museum of Paestum

Hour 11.00
ANCIENT TRADITIONS*
Guided tour and workshop
Thematic visit to the southern sanctuaries section followed by a workshop on good intentions for the new year
National Archaeological Museum of Paestum

January 5th
Hour 11.00

THE PAESTUM OF THE GRAND TOUR*
Guided tour
Let’s start the new year on the trail of the ancient travellers of the Grand Tour, rediscovering the history of Poseidonia/Paestum
National Archaeological Museum of Paestum

January 6th
Hour 11.00

KÉRAMOS. CERAMICS WORKSHOPS FOR EVERYONE
Workshop
Learn the techniques of shaping, decorations, lathes and hot pot in collaboration with the Pandora Artiste Ceramiste Association
National Archaeological Museum of Paestum

VELIA
December 21st
Hour 9.00/16.00

OIL FESTIVAL
Presentation of Oulios, the oil of Velia
First production of Oulios, the extra virgin olive oil of Velia, with tasting of oil and typical products, musical performance of the “Christmas in jazz trio” of the Sofy Music Association, educational activities for children and guided tours of the excavations
Archaeological area of ​​Velia

December 26th
Hour 11.00

ARCHAEOLOGICAL TOMBOLA*
Educational workshop
Discover curiosities and information about Velia and its archaeological heritage through the numbers of the tombola
Archaeological area of ​​Velia

December 29th
Hour 11.00

LOOM AND WEAVING: FROM NEOLITHIC TO FIBER ART*
Educational workshop
How is a fabric created? What is a spool? We will deepen our knowledge of ancient weaving and, with the help of an operator, each participant will be able to create their first fiber art creation to take home
Archaeological area of ​​Velia

January 5th
Hour 11.00

VELIA AND ITS GODS*
A journey to discover the gods of Velia. From the majestic Torre Angevina
it is possible to admire the temple of Athena, the terrace of Poseidon, the ridge of the gods and feel the sacredness that these places still transmit today
Archaeological area of ​​Velia

*Cost of the activity €3

Maximum 25 participants
Reservations are recommended by email: arte@lenuvole.com

The ticket for the activities can be purchased directly at the ticket offices of Paestum and Velia. For information and reservations from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 17:00, call 081.2395653.

With the initiative “Paestum and Velia on the road” reaching Velia starting from Paestum will be very simple with the free shuttle provided by the Parks. Free shuttle from Paestum to Velia and back: a unique opportunity to admire the beauty of two important cities of Magna Graecia. Departure at 2:00 pm from the Voza car park, near the Anna bar, a few steps from the archaeological area. The same bus will depart from Velia at 5:00 pm and will take you back to Paestum.

To use the service, you must collect the “shuttle ticket” at the ticket office.

The shuttle service is scheduled for Thursday 26 and Sunday 29 December. The service is included in the Parks ticket and in the Paestum&Velia pass.

For further information: pa-paeve.promozione@cultura.gov.it

Happy holidays to everyone and we look forward to seeing you at Paestum & Velia!!!
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Source: Archaeological Park of Paestum and Velia