Salerno is a town on the beautiful peninsula of Sorrento with a good 150,000 inhabitants. Worthy is the the city nestled in the mountains, which descend to the Thyrrenian Sea, the inner city is still partly medieval, the shore street a modern promenade.
The port is just of importance for the passenger traffic to the picturesque places of the Amalfi Coast and to the islands off Naples Capri, Ischia and Procida.
Bilder zum Hafen Salerno / Italy
Cruise offers to the port Salerno / Italy
Particularly noteworthy in Salerno is especially the dome which is located on the small Via dei Mercanti. "San Matteo" was built in 1080, has magnificent mosaics and some valuable archaeological pieces from the ruin city of Paestum. The bones of St. Matthew are also found in this church. Besides there is a cathedral museum.
Also interesting is the Regional Museum ( "Museo Provinciale"), where also ancient finds are exhibited.
For a beautiful view over the city, the Castello di Arechi is located above the town and is of Lombardic origin. Afterwards you can take a stroll along the lively Via Roma or the Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi, where the town hall is located, or a walk through the city park ( "Villa communale"). Excursions are also a great option: a tour along the magnificent Amalfi Coast or the excavation sites of Pompeii or Paestum will not disappoint you.
Which cruise lines and ships sail to Salerno?
Azamara Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Costa Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Cunard, Emerald Cruises, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, P&O Cruises, Compagnie du Ponant, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Sea Cloud Cruises, Seabourn, Silversea Cruises, TUI Cruises
In which country / island is Salerno located?
