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What to see and do in Salerno
The places not to miss, practical tips and the tickets to visit them.
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Salerno is a seaside city at the start of the Amalfi Coast, with a medieval old town, an elegant seafront and the castle of Arechi. It is well linked to Paestum, Amalfi and Naples.
Practical tips
- From Salerno leave ferries for Amalfi, Positano and Capri.
- Paestum is half an hour by train: an excellent day trip.
- Try caciocavallo, buffalo mozzarella and ricotta sweets.
When to go
Spring and autumn; from November to January for the Luci d’Artista.
The places not to miss in Salerno
Salerno Cathedral
The Romanesque cathedral with the tomb of St Matthew and an atrium with columns.
Lungomare Trieste
One of the loveliest seafronts in Italy, with palms and villas on the sea.
The Arechi Castle
The Lombard castle on the hill, with a view over the gulf.
The Minerva Garden
A medieval garden of medicinal plants, linked to the Salerno Medical School.
Via dei Mercanti
The street of the old town, with shops and medieval churches.
Luci d’Artista
In winter the city lights up with light installations, a much-awaited event.
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