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Parchi archeologici di Paestum e Velia
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Archaeological parks of Paestum and Velia

Paestum ~55 km – Velia ~95 km from Salerno A3, Battipaglia/Vallo Scalo exit. Paestum-Capaccio Station Bus to Vallo di Diano

The official website of the Archaeological Parks of Paestum and Velia, located in the heart of Magna Graecia and custodians…

Leggi about Archaeological parks of Paestum and Velia
Parco Archeologico di Pompei
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Archaeological Park of Pompeii

~25 km from Salerno – 30-40 min A3 / E45, Pompeii exit Salerno-Naples + Circumvesuviana

The official portal of Pompeii Archaeological Park: visit information, schedules, tickets, and discovery of the excavations.

Leggi about Archaeological Park of Pompeii
Certosa di San Lorenzo
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Charterhouse of San Lorenzo

~110 km from Salerno – 1h 15-1h 30 A3, Padula-Buonabitacolo exit. Bus to Padula

MiC official card of the Charterhouse of San Lorenzo in Padula: hours, tickets, description and information for visiting the UNESCO…

Leggi about Charterhouse of San Lorenzo
Grotte di Pertosa-Auletta
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Caves of Pertosa-Auletta

~45 km from Salerno – 40-50 min SS19 towards Contursi-Termini From Salerno / Battipaglia

About 40 minutes from Salerno, the Pertosa-Auletta Caves: the only site in Europe where an underground river is navigated. Tickets,…

Leggi about Caves of Pertosa-Auletta
Villa Rufolo a Ravello
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Villa Rufolo in Ravello

~25 km from Salerno – 45-75 min (traffic) Coastal SS163 / tunnel SITA Salerno-Amalfi-Ravello Salerno-Amalfi ferry + bus

Villa Rufolo in Ravello: jewel of the Amalfi Coast. Tower-Museum, gardens and Festival – visit information on official website.

Leggi about Villa Rufolo in Ravello

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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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