What to see in Salerno

  • The Cathedral of San Matteo

    Salerno’s cathedral, with its courtyard and the crypt of Saint Matthew, the city’s patron saint.

  • The Minerva Garden

    A medieval garden of medicinal plants on terraces in the old town, linked to the Salerno School of Medicine.

  • The seafront promenade

    A long promenade along the gulf, with the view back towards Vietri and the coast.

  • The Arechi Castle

    The castle on the hill above the city, with a wide view over the Gulf of Salerno.

How do you get from Vietri sul Mare to Salerno?

By regional train from Vietri sul Mare station, 13–16 min on board; by SITA bus, 15 min; or by Travelmar ferry, 5 min, to the port by the old town. Trains run all day; check the times for your date on the Trenitalia journey planner.

What is there to see in Salerno in half a day?

The cathedral of San Matteo, the lanes of the old town and the Minerva Garden, then the seafront promenade. With a full day, add the Arechi Castle above the city or the archaeological museum.

Is Salerno worth a visit in winter?

Yes: the city lives all year, and from late autumn to January the streets are lit by Luci d’Artista, the light installations that fill the centre. Dates change every year: check the city’s programme.