Housed in a former seminary near the cathedral, it displays a rich collection of religious art and artifacts, with a strong focus on the medieval period. Its holdings provide a fascinating insight into the spiritual and artistic heritage of the city and surrounding region.
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Pinacoteca Provinciale
This art gallery is housed in the 17th-century Palazzo Pinto in the heart of the old town. Its collection spans from the 15th to the early 20th century, showcasing works by local and regional artists, including Renaissance master Andrea Sabatini and Baroque painters from the Solimena family. Highlights also include landscapes from the Posillipo School.
From the early 18th century, it is commonly called "the most beautiful baroque church" in the city. It houses the relics of the holy Salerno martyrs Santa Tecla, Archelaa and Susanna and has paintings by Andrea Sabatini.
Museo Archeologico
Located in the historic San Benedetto complex, the museum houses a rich collection of artifacts spanning from prehistoric times to the late Roman period. Highlights include Roman statues, inscriptions, and funerary urns displayed in the outdoor lapidary garden, as well as a remarkable bronze head of Apollo retrieved from the Gulf of Salerno in 1930.
Chiesa del Santissimo Crocifisso
A 13th-century Romanesque-style church, it was once connected to the monastery of San Benedetto.
Il Giardino della Minerva
A beautiful botanical and herbal gardens on multiple terraces. The plants are well labelled with their scientific names as well as the locations where they are native. You can enjoy the sights and smells of the plants, the ingenuity of the irrigation system and a wonderful view of the town and seashore below, all while learning about the plants and the hundreds of years of history of the gardens.
Duomo
Imposing church built in the 11th century with a mixture of Romanesque, Norman, Arab and Byzantine architectural elements.