Destinations · Campania
Salerno between the Amalfi Coast and Cilento
The provincial capital that opens the Amalfi Coast: a tree-lined seafront on the gulf, a medieval old town and the castle that looks out over the whole gulf.
The city of the Medical School
A Roman colony from 194 BC, in the 8th century Salerno became the capital of the Lombard principality of Arechi II, who fortified the city and the castle on the hill.
In the Middle Ages the Salerno Medical School was born here, considered the first school of medicine in Europe. The Normans brought the cathedral, consecrated in 1084 by Pope Gregory VII, who is buried there.
A city by the sea
Lungomare Trieste is where the people of Salerno take their stroll, among palm trees with views of the Amalfi Coast. Behind it you climb into the old town, along Via dei Mercanti and the lanes of the medieval quarter.
From November to January the Luci d’Artista light up streets and gardens and draw visitors from all over Italy. In season, ferries to Amalfi and Positano also leave from the port.
Not to be missed in Salerno
Salerno Cathedral (San Matteo)
The four-sided portico and the crypt with the Evangelist’s relics.
Lungomare Trieste
The promenade on the gulf, at sunset.
Arechi Castle
The Lombard fortress with views over the whole gulf.
Minerva Garden
The medieval botanical garden of the Medical School.
Via dei Mercanti
The old-town street, lined with shops and palazzi.
Luci d’Artista
The artists’ light installations, from November to January.
Before you go
From Capodichino along the Naples–Salerno motorway.
A full day with the castle.
November–January for the Luci d’Artista.
Vietri 10 minutes away, Paestum about 45.
Salerno is the gateway to the Amalfi Coast from the Amalfi side: if you land at Salerno airport I’ll get you to your hotel in a few minutes, and from the city you can reach both the Amalfi Coast and Paestum in a day.
Approximate times, without traffic.
Private NCC transfer: Salerno
Capodichino: I wait for you with a name sign.
Molo Beverello and the cruise terminal.
Napoli Centrale, Piazza Garibaldi.
Salerno Costa d’Amalfi (QSR).
NCC service (licensed private hire with driver), booking only, in a black Renault Trafic for up to 8 people: I take you to Salerno from airports, ports, stations and hotels, or from Salerno to anywhere in Campania. Tolls and parking always included.
Estimated times without traffic (TomTom route calculation); in summer and at rush hour they can be longer.
Salerno, the Amalfi Coast and Paestum, with just one driver.
Tolls and parking are always included. Carlo checks availability and replies within 24 hours.
