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Salerno by Bike between Sea and Mountains

Trieste waterfront St. Teresa's Arenile Crescent and Liberty Square Arechi Castle Luciani Square Gardens Mercatello Park Virtual Museum Salerno Medical School Provincial Archaeological Museum

Explore the world on two wheels with ASD Bike Lab. The association offers unforgettable cycle tourism experiences, promoting sustainable and…

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Salerno outdoor experiences – Map

Arechi Castle Ports

The city of Salerno offers residents and visitors several opportunities to go hiking and enjoy outdoor activities. In particular, Salerno…

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Street Art in the Fornelle District

Largo Campo Among the churches in the historic center

In the Fornelle district, an ancient medieval quarter once inhabited by the people of Amalfi, a street art project dedicated…

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Places of the Salernitana Medical School

Cathedral of St. Matthew – Salerno Cathedral Minerva Garden Monastery of St. Benedict Monumental complex of San Pietro a Corte

To visit the places of the Medici School go to the rooms of the Cathedral where he also taught St….

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The Grand Tour and Salerno

Cathedral of St. Matthew – Salerno Cathedral Arechi Castle Monastery of St. Benedict

The Grand Tour, the journey of formation of young intellectuals and European artists in Italy, the cradle of civilization and…

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The new Salerno

Pasolini Hall Mercatello Park Maritime station Judicial Citadel Crescent and Liberty Square

With the 1993 election of Mayor De Luca, Salerno aims at modernity and proposes a new idea of tourism thanks…

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The nineteenth and twentieth centuries until Fascism

Municipal Villa City Palace Government Palace

After the Unification of Italy Salerno finds a new vigor, built in the first decades of the century. The Teatro…

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Post-war and development

Trieste waterfront Church of the Holy Family

After the difficult post-war period and the flood of 1954 Salerno became the protagonist of a wide immigration phenomenon that…

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Salerno Normandy

Terracena Castle Cathedral of St. Matthew – Salerno Cathedral Fruscione Palace Diocesan Museum St. Matthew

Under the guidance of Roberto the Guiscardo Salerno becomes the capital of a principality that includes almost all the Mezzogiorno…

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Salerno angioina-aragonese

Ports Minerva Garden Church of St. Augustine Largo Campo Provincial Archaeological Museum Church of St. George Provincial Art Gallery Diocesan Museum St. Matthew

In the course of the 13th century Salerno loses importance because of the increasing hegemony of the nearby Naples, but…

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Salerno longobarda

Arechi Castle Historical buildings Church of S. Maria de Lama Church of St. Andrew de Lavina Complex of San Pietro a Corte Monastery of St. Lawrence Monastery of St. Benedict

The Lombard Prince Arechi II gives new luster to the city of Salerno making it an autonomous principality from Benevento…

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Ancient Salerno: between Etruscan and Romans

Etruscan-sannitic archaeological area of Fratte Provincial Archaeological Museum Fruscione Palace Cathedral of St. Matthew – Salerno Cathedral Abbot Conforti Square

The first news of the oldest nucleus of the city dates back to the 8th century BC, most probably as…

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  • Cultural Venues and TheatresCultural venues and theatres in Salerno enliven the city’s artistic life with a dense network of historic halls and contemporary spaces dedicated to theatre, cinema, music and performing arts. From the Municipal Theatre Giuseppe Verdi and the Cinema Teatro Augusteo to the Teatro Ghirelli, Sala Pasolini and neighbourhood theatres such as Teatro delle Arti, Piccolo Teatro del Giullare and Teatro Nuovo, these spaces host seasons, festivals, workshops and projects that make culture accessible to residents and visitors all year round.
  • Churches and MonasteriesThe churches and monasteries of Salerno preserve the spiritual and historical heart of the city, especially in the old town centre, where monumental buildings and more intimate spaces tell centuries of faith and art. From the Cathedral of San Matteo to the monastic complexes of San Benedetto, Santa Sofia and San Giorgio, a journey through these sites crosses different eras — from medieval and baroque architecture to spaces now repurposed for culture — keeping alive the connection with the religious roots of the territory.
  • Palaces and SquaresPalaces and squares in Salerno form a vibrant urban fabric, where noble residences, historical archives and monumental spaces recount the city’s civil and social evolution from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. From Piazza Portanova and Largo Campo to Piazza Abate Conforti, from Palazzo Fruscione to the City Hall and the many historic buildings along Via dei Mercanti and in the Duomo district, every corner offers evocative architectural settings that combine history, everyday life and the symbolic places of the Salerno community.
  • Museums and ArchaeologyMuseums and archaeology in Salerno recount the thousand-year history of the territory through artefacts spanning from prehistory to the Roman era, housed in a network of institutions spread across the city. From the Provincial Archaeological Museum, hosted in the former monastery of San Benedetto and dominated by the famous bronze head of Apollo, to civic and diocesan museums and the routes dedicated to the Etruscan-Samnite sites of Fratte, each exhibition offers an immersive journey through everyday objects, funerary goods, sculptures and the evidence of ancient civilisations in the Salerno area.
  • Gardens and ParksGardens and parks in Salerno offer a widespread network of green areas stretching across the entire city — from historic gardens to large urban parks — creating spaces for relaxation and socialising just steps from the sea. From the Parco del Mercatello to the Parco del Seminario, from the Parco dell’Irno to the gardens of the eastern district and the Giardino della Minerva, these places combine nature, outdoor sports and cultural events, enhancing the urban landscape and making the city more liveable in every season.
  • Modern ArchitectureModern architecture in Salerno reshapes the relationship between the city and the sea with iconic buildings and open public spaces, transforming the waterfront into a new contemporary urban hub. From the Crescent and Piazza della Libertà to Zaha Hadid’s maritime station, the Santa Teresa seafront and the Cittadella Giudiziaria, a dynamic architectural landscape emerges — one of fluid lines, essential volumes and sea-facing squares designed for the social and cultural life of the city.

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