Historic Center
Archaeology & Culture
Salerno
A tangle of alleys, churches and buildings that tells centuries of history, including medieval culture, local traditions and glimpses of the sea.
The Historic Center of Salerno it is one of the most fascinating and best preserved in Southern Italy.
Of origin medieval , develops between alleys , squares and historic buildings which tell of the city's Lombard past, when Salerno was the seat of an important principality.
Walking among he asked , artisan workshops and suggestive views , you discover a heritage rich in history and culture, enriched by the legacy of Salerno Medical School .
Today the historic center is the beating heart of Salerno's cultural and tourist life , where tradition, art and Mediterranean atmosphere meet.