Paestum
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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It’s not just the dough that’s divine: toppings include buffalo mozzarella from Paestum and top-quality Parma ham.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 7, 2018
In addition to the Paestum drawings, the exhibition includes prints and rare books that examine Piranesi’s process and impact.
From Architectural Digest ● Aug. 14, 2015
A relief found in an ancient storehouse near Paestum, Campania, Italy, depicts Sisyphus pushing the boulder while being hampered by a winged demon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2015
The 17 drawings – 15 of which belong to the Soane, with the two on loan from institutions in Paris and Amsterdam – depict the three magnificent ancient Greek temples in Paestum, south of Naples.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 14, 2013
Not until the next day, when all the participants took an excursion to the Greek temples at Paestum, did I get an opportunity to introduce myself.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
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