Parco Archeologico di Velia
archaeological site
UNESCO
Parco Archeologico di Velia
Visit the ancient city of Elea-Velia with Campania>Artecard, founded in the mid-6th century BC by Greek exiles and renowned as the birthplace of two great philosophers, Parmenides and Zeno, the founders of the Eleatic school of philosophy.
Located in Ascea Marina, the Archaeological Park of Elea-Velia is considered one of the gems of the Cilento National Park. Founded in the mid-6th century BC by Greek exiles, the city is renowned for two great philosophers, Parmenides and Zeno, the founders of the Eleatic school of philosophy.
The visitor route begins in the lower city, where most of the buildings date back to the Hellenistic and Roman periods. A must-see is Porta Rosa, a prestigious monument that served a dual function: as a connection between the two districts of the city and as a viaduct linking the two peaks of the acropolis.
Address
Piazzale Amedeo Mauiri, Ascea, SA
Opening hours
From September 23, 2024, to October 26, 2024: Closing at 6:00 PM, last entry at 5:00 PM
From October 27, 2024, to November 15, 2024: Closing at 4:30 PM, last entry at 3:30 PM
From November 16, 2024, to January 3, 2025: Closing at 4:00 PM, last entry at 3:00 PM
From January 4, 2025, to January 24, 2025: Closing at 4:30 PM, last entry at 3:30 PM
From January 25, 2025, to February 14, 2025: Closing at 5:00 PM, last entry at 4:00 PM
From February 15, 2025, to March 14, 2025: Closing at 5:30 PM, last entry at 4:30 PM
From March 15, 2025, to March 30, 2025: Closing at 6:30 PM, last entry at 5:00 PM
Contacts
+39 0974 972396
pa-paeve@cultura.gov.it
Ticket without Artecard
December – February: €10.00 March – November: €15.00
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