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The Magna Graecia collection of the National Archaeological Museum of Naples brings together artifacts of various origins and provenance discovered, beginning in the mid-18th century, in the southern regions of the Kingdom of Naples. There, from the end of the 7th century B.C., the Greeks—having come into contact with the indigenous populations and giving rise to various forms of coexistence—gave birth to that complex historical and cultural phenomenon known as Magna Graecia.

In the early 19th century, the first and most significant discoveries at sites in southern Italy—Paestum, Locri, Metaponto, Taranto, Ruvo, and Canosa—began to enrich the collections of the Museum of the Kingdom, thanks to the timely intervention of the central government. These were joined by important private collections, helping to make the museum’s heritage one of a kind: thousands of vases, figurative terracotta pieces, precious gold and silverware from Cuma and Taranto, and authentic masterpieces such as the large volute-decorated craters of the famous Vaso di Dario from Canosa and the evocative funerary slabs from the Tomba delle Danzatrici in Ruvo.

Visiting the MANN means immersing yourself in an extraordinary journey through the history of the ancient Mediterranean.

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The exhibition design of the collection is structured around an innovative narrative journey that takes into account the most current needs of museum communication, ensuring a clear and engaging presentation of the scientific content. The collection unfolds along a narrative thread that traces the major historical and cultural phenomena of Greek colonization in southern Italy, from the end of the 8th century BC up to the Roman conquest of the 3rd century BC.

Through the most significant artifacts from cities such as Paestum, Metaponto, Locri, and Taranto, the exhibition traces the evolution of the communities of Magna Graecia and the dialogue between different cultures that helped shape the historical identity of southern Italy. A unique experience to enjoy during a stay in Naples, choosing the hospitality and comfort of Binario Centrale Guest House.