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Salerno – the ultimate seducer of a tourist’s heart

Situated on the Gulf of Salerno on the Tyrrhenian Sea, Salerno is seaport city and a commune of the Campania region of southwest Italy.

The city is famous for its relaxing and a leisurely Mediterranean ambience. However, the tinge of history and heritage that is associated with the city makes the city far more charming that what it actually is. In fact, a visit to the old historic town, with its impeccably preserved town center, connected by lean passageways from various directions and hidden corners all combine to make this place one of the most attractive tourist spots in Italy.

The Province of city frankly speaking is a wonderful amalgamation of some unique emotions the beauty and the splendor of the atmosphere that prevails in the port. The charm of the bygone era, the aroma of an unspoiled milieu that prevails in the air of the place, the enchanting littoral that is made up of the spectacular beaches, and a turquoise sea that is practically a kaleidoscope of charms and colors, the enchanting cliffs and the eerie looking mysterious caves - everything blends into one to create a spectacular atmosphere that is special about the place. It is this overwhelming atmosphere that seduces the heart of the tourists, luring them to visit the place again and again. It is the sheer ecstasy of discovering the magic that is associated with the place that makes it so special.

Then there is the Sarno River, which traverses the lush green valleys, with the Lattari and the Picentini Mountains keeping an eye on them from the distance, and undulating landscapes, decorated by the geometric cultivation of the blood red longish Marzano tomatoes. The land is full of a unique fragrance and a variety of flavors, peace and quietness that will soothe the mind, body and spirit.

The city and its surroundings have a number attractive tourist spots like Lungomare Trieste or the Trieste Seafront Promenade, the massive Castello di Arechi or the Arechis' Castle, the "Lungomare Trieste" promenade, the Centro storico di Salerno or the Historical Downtown of Salerno with the Duomo in its heart.

Other sites include Minerva's Garden or the Giardino della Minerva, Park of Mercatello or the Parco del Mercatello, La Carnale Castle or Forte La Carnale, Villa Comunale di Salerno or Salerno Municipal Park, Bellara Hill or Colle Bellara, Town Hall of Salerno or Palazzo di Città di Salerno, Terracena Castle, Palazzo Copeta, Palazzo De Ruggiero, Palazzo Genovese, Palazzo Pinto, Castel Terracena, Palazzo Fruscione, Palazzo Copeta, Palazzo d'Avossa, Palazzo Ruggi d'Aragona, Palazzo Morese, and number of astonishing medieval churches and other places and ruins of historical importance. The City Cathedral stands out to be the principal tourist attraction with its tomb being one of the 12 apostles of Christ, Saint Matthew and the Evangelist.

The city can be reached by plane, by car as well as by train.
Naples Capodichino is the closest airport to the city that is connected with the city by a wonderful network of roads and train lines. There are bus services from the airport to the Naples Stazione Centrale, from where there are trains to ferry passengers to Salerno. Plus, from the Naples airport, there are direct bus services that take passengers to Salerno.