Salerno spotlight

The old quarters , the museums, the monuments, the churches and the street markets; the tour is always preceded by a introductory seminar at Accademia Italiana. It will give you an introduction to the history of Salerno, its monuments, culture and traditions

Duration of the tour

3 hours

Time

15.00 – 18.00

Meeting place

Accademia Italiana, Via Roma 39, 84121 Salerno – Italy

City tour of Salerno in 8 steps

  • Palazzo di Città
  • Villa Comunale
  • Largo Campo
  • Centro Storico
  • San Pietro a Corte
  • Duomo di Salerno
  • Cripta
  • Piazza Sant’Agostino

Tour gallery

A group of people is gathered in a historic courtyard with Romanesque arches and a tall bell tower in the background. Nearby, other visitors are seen walking and observing the architecture.
A group of people posing for a photo in front of a building with an arched entrance. Some are wearing summer clothing and sunglasses. A few are holding bags and cameras.
A group of people seated on a stone staircase outdoors in a historic town with buildings in the background on a sunny day.
A park with a statue on a pedestal, surrounded by trees and plants, with buildings visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
A group of people listening to a man speaking inside a building with marble walls. A flag is seen on the wall behind them.
An ornate, dimly lit interior features a gilded statue in a grand, intricately decorated alcove. The vaulted ceiling is adorned with detailed frescoes, and marble columns flank the space.

Special tour during christmas: ‘luci d’artista’

The «Luci d’artista» is a spectacular exhibition where artists put up hundreds of lights in the squares and along the streets of Salerno. One can say they are true masterpieces of light and colour that enchant visitors from November to January.
From 7 November until 30 January it is possible to take part in the extended city tour, which will allow you to admire the special lights with the accompaniment of a specialist teacher in Italian from Accademia Italiana.

Duration of the tour

3 hours

Time

16.00 – 19.00

Meeting place

Accademia Italiana, Via Roma 39, 84121 Salerno – Italy

«luci d’artista» in 10 steps

  • Villa Comunale: La foresta Incantata e gli Abissi (the Enchanted Forest and the Abyss)
  •  Centro storico: Le fiabe (Fairy tales)
  • Largo Campo: Il giardino d’inverno (the Winter Garden)
  • San Pietro a Corte
  • Duomo: Glie Angeli e gli Astri (the Angels and the Stars)
  • Cripta
  •  Piazza Sant’Agostino: Il dragone e le lanterne (the Dragon and the lanterns)
  • Piazza Portanova: L’albero (the Tree)
  • Piazza Flavio Gioia: La Foresta (the Forest)
  • Lungomare ed i mercatini : I pinguini (the Penguins)

Tour gallery

A light display shows two outlined figures on unicycles juggling glowing circles against a dark background.
A building facade brightly lit with colorful, festive lights and decorations at night in Salerno. Strings of lights drape across windows and balconies, creating a vibrant and lively scene.
Illuminated angel figures holding trumpets and spherical decorations create a celestial scene against a dark background, reminiscent of festive displays in Salerno and Napoli.
Six illuminated penguin figures are displayed on large rocks by the shore at dusk, with a dark ocean and a vibrant sunset in the background, reminiscent of breathtaking evenings between Salerno and Napoli.
A brightly lit carriage and three horses made from lights are displayed at night in a park, reminiscent of festive scenes from Salerno. The carriage is in white and purple with ornate details, surrounded by illuminated trees, creating a magical atmosphere similar to those seen in Napoli.
A brightly illuminated Christmas tree stands in a crowded town square at night, surrounded by multi-story buildings and festive lights.