Best places to visit in Province of Salerno
Salerno Province Unmissables
The province of Salerno spans from the UNESCO-listed Amalfi Coast to the archaeological sites of Paestum and Velia. It features well-preserved Greek temples, the medieval Arechi Castle overlooking Salerno, and the Certosa di Padula, one of the largest Carthusian monasteries in Europe. Natural highlights include the steep cliffs of Positano and the dramatic Fiordo di Furore, a narrow coastal inlet. The region's history is reflected in its mix of ancient ruins and religious architecture like the Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta.
Archaeological site of Elea-Velia
Velia was the Roman name of an ancient city on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
First Temple of Hera (also called "The Basilica")
The oldest Greek temple in Paestum, built around 530 BC in the Doric order. Despite its nickname "The Basilica," it was dedicated to the goddess Hera.
Second Temple of Hera (also called of Neptune or Poseidon)
The Temple of Hera II, is a Greek temple of Magna Graecia in Paestum, Campania, Italy.
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