Today we will talk about one of the beautiful resorts for which sunny Italy is famous. Salerno is one of the most attractive and interesting corners of this country, which is visited annually by many tourists from all over Europe.
A bit about the city
Salerno (Italy) is located in the most attractive tourist region of Campania, on the coast of the beautiful Tyrrhenian Sea. On the other hand, the city is surrounded by beautiful, high, majestic mountains, bringing night coolness to this sultry land.
The climate here is typical Mediterranean with hot arid summers and cool rainy cool winters. In winter, severe winds blow from the mountains, but Salerno is one of the sunniest cities in Italy.
For some, Salerno is an attractive tourist resort, for others - a picturesque port, and for others - a place of archaeological research. But in any case, a visit to this city will be interesting to anyone who decides to come here.
Beaches and the sea
For travelers who like to wander around medieval cities and at the same time relax on the sea, Italy hospitably opens its doors. Salerno is a port city, so the beaches and the sea in the city itself are not too clean. But just go to one of the villages a few kilometers from the city, and you will be met by the azure sea and the golden sand. In Salerno (Italy), the beaches are closer to the outskirts of the city (the port is located in the center), the most popular is St. Teresa, a free small sandy beach with convenient entry into the water. According to reviews, the warmest sea in Salerno is from July to September, during these months the water warms up to 25-26 degrees.
Hotels in Salerno, Italy
Salerno has many hotels to choose from. Consider the most popular of them in different price categories.
Il fuso
One of the most inexpensive hotels in Salerno (Italy) is Il Fuso, it is located in the very center of the city, 10 minutes from the railway station. This bed and breakfast is equipped with an LSD TV, free Wi-Fi (limited traffic) and sweet Italian cuisine for breakfast.
Mediterranea Hotel & Convention Center
The 4-star Mediterranea Hotel & Convention Center is no less popular. The prices for accommodation are low, for guests' services - free Wi-Fi, buffet breakfast, a rooftop garden, a library, private parking (for an additional fee) and public parking (free) near the hotel. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and satellite TV, the bathrooms have the necessary toiletries, some rooms have a balcony, which offers stunning views of the lagoon. The hotel is located on the seafront, has its own private beach (entrance to the summer season for a fee).
Relais paradiso
Those who prefer upscale hotels in Salerno (Italy) can stay at the 5-star Relais Paradiso - one of the most expensive on the Campania coast of the country. The hotel is 3 kilometers from Salerno. Here, away from city noise and the port, guests can relax in a soothing and relaxing environment.
For the convenience of guests, the hotel provides a shuttle service to the main street of Salerno and to the hotel’s private beach, equipped with sun loungers with umbrellas and convenient entry into the sea. On the territory there is an outdoor freshwater pool with a magnificent view of the bay. All rooms are spacious, with fresh renovation and modern fixtures and furniture, equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, free high-speed Internet connection. The hotel has an excellent spa, which can be booked directly from your room. Reviews indicate a high level of service at the hotel.
Hotel caruso
The most luxurious, truly exclusive, hidden from prying eyes Hotel Caruso is located in the small town of Ravello (Italy). Salerno is only 13 kilometers away. Elegant rooms, the highest service, a wide range of services - the hotel has absolutely everything that may be necessary for a first-class holiday. People come here who dream of a beautiful wedding ceremony, romantic vacation or a luxurious honeymoon on the beautiful Mediterranean coast. For those who want to get to know the city and the surrounding territories closer, Hotel Caruso offers individual walking tours accompanied by an experienced guide, boat trips along the coast, bird's-eye sightseeing tours (by helicopter) and evening city tours. Lovers of outdoor activities can play tennis or golf.
sights
Salerno province attracts tourists not so much with beaches, but with attractions. Italy, like many European countries, has preserved beautiful architectural monuments on its territory. We will talk about the seven most interesting sights of Salerno.
Via dei Mercanti
Walking around the city is better to start with its main street Via dei Mercanti. The winding busy Kuptsov street was always crowded due to the numerous cafes, shops and shops located in the adjacent shopping district, where you can not only make the necessary purchases, but also find out the latest gossip and news from the city. The name of this street is closely connected with the name of the Duke of Lombard, Areca II, who at the end of the 8th century turned his duchy into a principality. By order and at the expense of Areca II, Salerno was decorated with numerous magnificent architectural monuments. A considerable part of these masterpiece buildings has reached our times, most of them are located in the vicinity of Via dei Mercanti.
Cappella palatina
One of Salerno's most interesting and visited attractions is Cappella Palatina. A visit to this interesting architectural masterpiece is included in absolutely all city sightseeing tour programs. The Papal Chapel is another creation of the Dukes of the Lombards. Areki II, wanting to perpetuate his name, gave the order to erect a chapel. They laid the chapel on the site of the ancient Roman sanctuary, and for its construction it was decided to use the stones left on the ruins of the ancient temple. The magnificent millennium frescoes decorating the chapel vaults have survived to this day.
Cattedrale di salerno
Most of the medieval buildings that have survived to this day are religious buildings and castles. Salerno (Italy), whose sights are cathedrals, castles and palaces, is no exception. One of the business cards of the city is Cattedrale di Salerno di San Matteo, located in the central square, in the heart of the city. The cathedral was built in the late 11th century in honor of the patron saint of the city - St. Matthew. The cathedral was rebuilt several times, its interior decoration partially changed, but it always remained the main Roman Catholic church in the city of Salerno (Italy).
Reviews of tourists describe this cathedral as one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. Passing the wide stairs past the beautiful portico, made in the Islamic style of a colonnade and a classic fountain, through the magnificent bronze gates cast in Constantinople, we find ourselves in a church. Inside the cathedral has three arches, between which are two stunning pulpits decorated with enamel and stained glass, and a mosaic of St. Matthew
The interior of the cathedral is also striking in its beauty and luxury. The carved iconostasis, decorated with sparkling decorations, Easter candelabra, mosaic floors, Roman and medieval tombs, wooden seats preserved from the 16th century, marble fencing of the altar, decorated with fresco paintings - this is only part of what cathedral admires. There is also a crypt with the remains of San Matteo and the grave of Pope Gregory 7, who consecrated this temple after its foundation.
Today, the cathedral also houses the main museum of the city. It contains paintings, silver and marble sculptures created over the past millennium, the famous facade of the altar made of ivory, the documentation of the School of Medicine and many other equally interesting exhibits.
Gates of lions
Usually this attraction is seen in a complex with St. Matthew's Cathedral. The gates of the lions crown the front wide staircase leading to the cathedral. They are made in a unique architectural style, complemented by a Byzantine bronze door, cast in 1099 in Constantinople, on which two marble lions sit. This is one of the small architectural gems of Salerno.
Areca Fortress (Castello di Arechi)
Located at an altitude of 263 meters above sea level in the vicinity of Salerno, this fortress is the main goal of travelers making sightseeing trips to the suburbs. The fortress was built on the site of the Byzantine fortifications by the Duke of Areca II. Thick walls, competent layout and good location turned it into a serious defensive structure Salerno. Later, the Normans and Aragonese made significant changes to the building, further strengthening all the buildings, turning the citadel into an impregnable bastion.
This fortress was abandoned for a long time and fell into disrepair, but after restoration work that ended in 2001, it reopened the doors for visitors. Now here is one of the museums in the city with a rich collection of ceramics, coins and weapons.
Some Roman bridges have also survived to this day, thrown between the hills on which Salerno lies. Many bridges are now being used for their intended purpose, which once again confirms the durability and reliability of buildings of Roman architecture.
Antique water pipe
In Salerno you can see another monument to the craftsmanship of ancient builders and engineers - the ancient water supply. In ancient times, preserved fragments of it represented a single system by which the whole city was supplied with drinking water.
In the people, the openwork arches of the water supply system were called the Devil's Bridge, because, according to legend, this aqueduct was built in one night, and construction could be carried out in such a short time only with the help of dark forces. Passing in the dark under the bridge is now considered a bad sign, which the inhabitants of Salerno (Italy) stubbornly believe in. Photos of the aqueducts are filled with antique charm and the beauty of medieval stone "lace".
Garden of Minerva
Garden of Minerva is a beautiful old botanical garden, designed for students of a medical school in the Middle Ages. Here were collected many different plants that were used for medicinal purposes. In the 17th century, the nursery went into private ownership and for a long time did not have proper care. At the end of World War II, the garden of Minerva was returned to the ownership of the city. From 1991 to 2001, a large-scale reconstruction of fountains and canals was carried out here, and the garden was supplemented with rare plant species. Now it is open for tourists to visit, there are guided tours among plantings with medicinal herbs and shrubs.
The country's sunny pearl, the capital of Campania, a beautiful resort that has preserved medieval masterpieces of architecture on its lands, is Salerno (Italy). Sights of this region invariably attract thousands of tourists from all over Europe in search of new knowledge and experiences.
Reviews
Many people visit Salerno for its beauties and sights. And everyone is delighted with what he saw. Famous monuments attract many tourists. Excursions and walks around the city leave no one indifferent. Visitors especially admire the Cathedral.
In the evening, holidaymakers flock to Salerno embankment. This is the perfect place for a pleasant evening walk.