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Area Archeologica di Saepinum
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Area Archeologica di Saepinum

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Area Archeologica di Saepinum
4.5
#1 of 23 things to do in Sepino
Ancient Ruins
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
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Peter P.
Rome, Italy4 contributions
A wide open-air historical stratification (a sort of roman Paestum)
Dec 2022
Great fascinating archaeological jewel and, at the same time, of significant interest for scholars. Not well known, unfortunately, to the general public and not yet complete in the excavation work, due to the extension of the site, it appears as an open-air historical stratification. The visit to the site is free and the archaeological staff of the small but precious museum (the latter on payment of an economic ticket) is of refined preparation and extreme willingness to lead visitors in the historical/urban understanding of the plant.
Written 13 December 2022
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robertmaster123
Wilmington, NC491 contributions
Hidden gem.
Aug 2022 • Couples
It was hard to find and we drove around quite a while until we finally arrived. The site is not as large and impressive as Pompei, but was still of good size and interesting. Uncrowded compared to Pompei. There were lots of informative
placards written in both Italian and English explaining the ruins. Surprisingly it is free.
Written 26 August 2022
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Houston_Eriol
Houston399 contributions
Nice quiet Roman ruins
Jun 2022
Truly a hidden gem - I mean it, we had trouble finding it. GPS took us to a parking lot of a restaurant. You park there then walk. Some great ruins and few people. And free.
Written 2 July 2022
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Thomas S
8 contributions
A charming rural town of the Romans
Oct 2019
A great place to explore life in a rural Roman town in the South Central hills of Italy. Not far from Campobasso, it offers a chance to see what an ancient village looked like without the mobs of tourists you find in the major ancient ruins. Spend a few hours and relax among the ruins and enjoy a local meal in various restaurants nearby.
Written 22 December 2019
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Craig O
Weybridge, UK110 contributions
Amazing place
Jul 2019 • Friends
Staying locally hence had the opportunity to visit this amazing place, the scale is epic and you are free to walk around the grounds of this amazing once city.

They have restored some of the old walls and gated entrances and continue to excavate. As previous comment, would suggest wearing sturdy footwear.

Entrance is free and has small cafe on site
Written 18 July 2019
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WVJeff304
Diana, WV362 contributions
Few Tourists with Great Ruins
Oct 2018 • Friends
We went at about 9 am on a weekday in October, 2018 and virtually had the place to ourselves for the first hour; even later that morning only a handful of tourists were wandering about this ancient place which is well worth the visit to see a small Roman village from ages ago.
Written 16 October 2018
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italiandutchmaiden
Florida164 contributions
Uncrowded and wonderful!
May 2018 • Family
Sepino deserves to be seen by many more people..It is a real country setting, sheep and herder walking around the ruins. So interesting, don't miss it. But, the surprising thing is, hardly any people. You are able to walk among the ruins and really get the feel of long ago.. Amazing!
Written 29 June 2018
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Ian F
Warsaw15 contributions
Astonishing place deserving of more attention.
Nov 2017 • Family
This was our 3rd or 4th visit over the last 10 years or so. It's great to see the excavations continuing and that there's now an active museum and archaeological society looking after the site.

You need your walking shoes for this one. The site is big and you'll get more out of it by exploring slightly off the already not-very-well beaten paths...
Written 5 November 2017
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Linda M
Nova Scotia28 contributions
Historic Ruins and Country walk!
Sep 2016 • Friends
The ruins of Saepinum (modern Altilia) depict the layout and foundation of a Roman town, as well as a couple buildings. There are two main roads that cross in the middle of the town, with four original gates to enter at either end of the roads. Not crowded, free of charge, informative displays for self-touring. According to Wikipedia, the city walls were apparently erected by Tiberius before he was emperor, between 2 BC and 4 AD according to an inscription.

You will see the remains of many foundations, a theatre and temples , as well as a mausoleum. Very interesting area and a lovely view and country walk! About 30 minutes from Guardia Sanframondi. A recommended day trip. Remember to stop along the route for fresh buffalo cheese at the outlet for Caseificio!
Written 10 November 2016
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Dionw004
C27 contributions
Even the kids enjoyed walking around on our own time
Aug 2016 • Family
We were shown this 2 years ago when were visiting for the first time and then went back this year for a second time. great place to walk around and image what life was like and very little crowd and on out own time. A hidden gem.
Written 8 November 2016
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Area Archeologica di Saepinum is open:
  • Tue - Sun 09:30 - 18:30