The millenary history of Salerno tells of a city that has long been a crossroads of peoples, a meeting place of remarkable figures, and the stage for events that have influenced all of Italy. It is a story well worth telling—and hearing.
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197 a.C.
The foundation and the Roman centuries
Salerno was founded as a Roman colony in 197 BC. and lived for centuries. The remains of the Roman city…
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787 d.C.
Arechi and his palace
In 787 the ambassadors of Charlemagne, who just defeated the Longobard King Desiderius, arrived in Salerno to ask Arechi II…
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900 d.C.
The History of the Salernitana Medical School
The history of the Salernitana Medical School embraces almost a millennium, with the legendary foundation that took place at the…
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1076 d.C.
The Guiscardo and the Siege of Salerno
The Guiscardo besieges Salerno, conquers it to the brother-in-law Gisulfo and launches it in its most splendid period.
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1535 d.C.
Carlo V to Salerno
Charles V on his journey to Southern Italy, crossed Salerno and was a guest of Prince Ferrante of Sanseverino, who…
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1944 d.C.
Salerno capital of Italy
Salerno was the capital of the Kingdom of Italy for five months of 1944, hosting three different governments and King…
Literature
1950 d.C.
Salerno in literature
Orazio wants to go on holiday, Boccaccio sets us some novels, Basile sends us a character at the Fair. Salerno…