The old Town center of the city is described as an example of medieval city planning where the most important monument is the Cathedral.
The Acquedotto medievale is very particular and carried water to Convento di San Benedetto. Its most important characteristic is the ogival arch, a very important innovation in the 9th century.
The arch gave it the name of Devil Bridge; today we can admire the medieval art in contrast with the modern city.
An important stop-over is Castello Arechi which is a medieval castle at 309 meters on the level of the sea. Its most important characteristic is the beautiful landscape you can admire from there.
The most important Street is Via dei Mercanti which goes in parallel with the coast.
Today it is the heart of shopping together with churches and ancient buildings. In the city center there is also the provincial archeological museum, while along Via dei Mercanti we can find the didactic museum of Scuola Medica Salernitana.
In fact, Salerno's reputation is due to the fact that it is one of the first medical institutions all over Europe.
Today Salerno is a vivid city with its sea and tourism and its fame is also due to its geographic position between the Amalfi Coast and Costa Cilentana.
"Scazzetta" of Pantaleone (sponge cake with cream and strawberries-scazzetta is the name of the typical hat of the bishops)
Stuffed spleen
Rione le Fornelle
Via Salvatore De Renzi
Church of Sant'Andrea de Lavina
Church of Santa Maria de Lama
Church of San Benedetto
Archs of the Devil
The seafront
21st of September: Saint Matews' Feast
From November to January: Artistic Lights
