WELCOME TO SALERNO
Salerno is stretched between the sea and the hills. The whole area it's full of smell and colours that will allow you to get lost and immediately you feel you are part of history. The city has seen several populations pass over the centuries: Etruscans, Romans, Lombards, and Normans that chose it as the capital of their southern Italy kingdom. Just as the walls of the ancient city remain in place to bear witness to history, so in the blood and habits of today's inhabitants there remain traces of that past that has contributed to making them as they are today. The old centre of Salerno is a great place, with character and authenticity to spare. It is all fairly compact and close to the dock station. When you arrive, make sure to set aside some time to wander around this historical fascinating area, almost pedestrian, much quieter and less touristy than Naples. Be ready to relaxed walk 5 km through and discover a unique charm of ancient beauty and even more interesting shops. The...