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.

Amalfi Coast

This marvellous stretch of nature and picturesque towns is a popular tourist destination in Italy.

Archaeological site of Paestum

Paestum was a major ancient Greek city on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, in Magna Graecia.

Archaeological site of Elea-Velia

Velia was the Roman name of an ancient city on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Positano Beach

The beach has both sand and pebbles, so everyone can choose what they like. The temperature doesn't get too high thanks to the cliffs.

The Fiord of Furore

A narrow coastal inlet formed by the Schiato stream, featuring a small beach and a 30-meter high bridge that hosts international cliff diving championships.

Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta

Located in Positano, this church features a colorful majolica-tiled dome and houses a 12th-century Byzantine icon of the Black Madonna.

Arechi Castle

Arechi Castle is a castle in southern Italy located on top of a mountain, at the foot of which lies the city of Salerno.

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.