First stop: Salerno

September 10, 2001, at the height of our "amazing race" fever, our one-day program was Naples-Pompeii-Sorrento-Amalfi-Salerno-Naples, with only a brief touch-down in Salerno. However, this visit is more like a continuation of Sicily: the magnificence of Paestum easily rivals Agrigento and Segesta; the Salerno duomo is reminiscent of Palermo and Cefalu; the general care worn look of the place with super hospitable people, all makes Italy particularly compelling and endearing to me.

There are three very, very impressive Greek Temples at the Paestum Archaeological site. They were built of local stone about 2500 years ago.

Temple of Athena


Second Temple of Hera


Inside the First Temple of Hera


Inside the Second Temple of Hera




When the Romans conquered Paestum, they left the temples standing, but rebuilt the city in Roman style and added a fortified wall.



Looking across the Roman Forum.




Pool.


Anfiteatro.


The Site museum features some cool artifacts and the amazing Tomb of the Diver.






The Salerno Duomo.








The colorful Duomo Crypt contains holds the body of St Matthew.


Alley.


Port.


The train station at dusk.


Bonus pic of new-to-me gender symbols in the Lisbon Airport.