Today we will talk about one of the beautiful resorts that sunny Italy is famous for. 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 little about the city
The city of Salerno (Italy) is located in the most attractive region of Campania from a tourist point of view, on the coast of the beautiful Tyrrhenian Sea. On the other side, the city is surrounded by beautiful, high, majestic mountains, bringing night coolness to this sultry land.
The climate here is typical Mediterranean with hot, dry summers and rainy, cool winters. Harsh winds blow from the mountains in winter, but Salerno is one of the sunniest cities in Italy.
Salerno is an attractive tourist resort for some, a picturesque port for others, and an archaeological site for others. But in any case, visiting this city will be interesting for everyone who decides to come here.
Beaches and sea
Travelers who love to wander around medieval cities and at the same time relax on the sea are hospitably opened by Italy. Salerno is a port city, so the beaches andthe sea in the city itself is not too clean. But it is enough to go to one of the villages a few kilometers from the city, and you will be met by the azure sea and golden sand. In Salerno itself (Italy), the beaches are closer to the outskirts of the city (the port is located in the center), the most popular is "Saint 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 offers a variety of hotels to choose from. Consider the most popular of them in different price categories.
Il Fuso
One of the cheapest hotels in Salerno (Italy) - Il Fuso, it is located in the heart of the city, 10 minutes from the railway station. This is a B&B with an LSD TV in every room, free Wi-Fi (limited traffic), and sweet Italian food for breakfast.
Mediterranea Hotel & Convention Center
No less popular is the 4-star Mediterranea Hotel & Convention Center. The prices for accommodation in it are low, it offers residents free Wi-Fi, buffet breakfasts, a roof garden, a library, private parking (for an additional fee) and public parking (free) next to the hotel. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and satellite TV, the bathrooms have the necessary toiletries, some rooms have access to a balcony from whichoffers stunning views of the lagoon. The hotel is located on the seafront, has its own private beach (entry in 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 country's Campania coast. The hotel is 3 kilometers from Salerno. Here, away from the noise of the city and the port, guests can relax in a peaceful and tranquil environment.
For the convenience of guests, the hotel provides a shuttle service to the central street of Salerno and to the hotel's private beach, equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas and convenient entry into the sea. There is an outdoor fresh water swimming pool on the territory, which offers a magnificent view of the bay. All rooms are spacious, with a fresh renovation and modern plumbing and furniture, equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, free high-speed Internet connection. The hotel has an excellent spa center where treatments can be booked directly from the room. Reviews note the 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 needed for a first-class holiday. Those who dream of a beautiful wedding ceremony, a romantic vacation or a luxurioushoneymoon on the beautiful coast of the Mediterranean. For those wishing to get to know the city and surrounding areas better, the Hotel Caruso offers individual walks accompanied by an experienced guide, yacht trips along the coast, sightseeing tours from a bird's eye view (by helicopter) and evening city tours. Active guests can play tennis or golf.
Attractions
The province of Salerno attracts tourists not so much by its beaches as by its sights. Italy, like many European countries, has preserved beautiful architectural monuments on its territory. We will tell you about the seven most interesting sights of Salerno.
Via dei Mercanti
Walking around the city is better to start from its central street Via dei Mercanti. The winding, lively Kuptsov Street has always been 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 of 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 luxurious architectural monuments. A considerable part of these masterpiece buildings has survived to our times, most of them are located in the vicinity of Via dei Mercanti.
Cappella Palatina
One of the most interesting and visitedsights of Salerno - Cappella Palatina. A visit to this interesting architectural masterpiece is included in absolutely all sightseeing tours of the city. The papal chapel is another creation of the Lombard dukes. Areki II, wanting to perpetuate his name, ordered the construction of a chapel. A chapel was laid on the site of an ancient Roman sanctuary, and for its construction it was decided to use the stones left on the ruins of an ancient temple. A magnificent thousand-year-old fresco painting decorating the vaults of the chapel has 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) is no exception, the sights of which are cathedrals, castles and palaces. One of the visiting cards of the city is Cattedrale di Salerno di San Matteo, located on the central square, in the heart of the city. The cathedral was built at the end of the 11th century in honor of the patron saint of the city - St. Matthew. The cathedral was repeatedly rebuilt, its interior decoration was partially changed, but it always remained the main Roman Catholic church of the city of Salerno (Italy).
Reviews of tourists describe this cathedral as one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. Passing along the wide stairs past the most beautiful portico, the colonnade made in the Islamic style and the classical fountain, through the magnificent bronze gates cast in Constantinople, we find ourselves in the church. Inside the cathedral has three vaults, between whichthere are two stunning ambos, decorated with enamel and colored 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, the Easter candelabra, mosaic floors, Roman and medieval tombs, wooden seats preserved from the 16th century, marble altar railings decorated with frescoes - this is just a part of what the cathedral admires. Also here is the crypt with the remains of San Matteo and the grave of Pope Gregory 7, who consecrated this temple after its foundation.
Today the main museum of the city is located in the cathedral. Here are collected paintings, silver and marble sculptures created over the last millennium, the famous facade of the ivory altar, the documentation of the Medical School and many other equally interesting exhibits.
Lions Gate
Usually this attraction is viewed in conjunction with the Cathedral of St. Matthew. The Lions' Gate crowns 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 both sides of which marble lions sit. This is one of the small architectural gems of Salerno.
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 onplace of the Byzantine fortifications by the Duke of Areca II. Thick walls, a competent layout and a good location turned it into a serious defensive structure of 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 the restoration work ended in 2001, it reopened its doors to visitors. Now one of the city's museums with a rich collection of ceramics, coins and weapons is located here.
Some Roman bridges have survived to this day, thrown between the hills on which Salerno is spread. Many bridges are now used for their intended purpose, which once again confirms the durability and reliability of Roman architecture.
Antique plumbing
In Salerno, you can see another monument to the craftsmanship of ancient builders and engineers - the ancient plumbing. In ancient times, the surviving fragments of it were a single system, through which the entire city was supplied with drinking water.
People called the openwork arches of the aqueduct the devil's bridge, because, according to legend, this aqueduct was built in one night, and it was possible to complete the construction in such a short time only with the help of dark forces. Passing under the bridge at night is now considered a bad omen, which the inhabitants of Salerno (Italy) stubbornly believe in. Photos of aqueducts are filled with antiquecharm and beauty of medieval stone "lace".
Minerva's Garden
Minerva's Garden is a beautiful old botanical garden, equipped for students of a medical school in the Middle Ages. Many different plants were collected here, which were used for medicinal purposes. In the 17th century, the nursery passed into private ownership and for a long time did not have proper care. At the end of World War II, the Minerva Garden was returned to 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). The sights of this region invariably attract thousands of tourists from all over Europe in search of new knowledge and impressions.
Reviews
Many people visit Salerno for its beauty and attractions. And everyone is delighted with what they see. Famous architectural monuments attract many tourists. Excursions and walks around the city leave no one indifferent. Visitors especially admire the Cathedral.
In the evening, holiday-goers flock to the Salerno waterfront. This is the perfect place for a pleasant evening stroll.
