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.
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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.
Chiesa del Santissimo Crocifisso
A 13th-century Romanesque-style church, it was once connected to the monastery of San Benedetto.
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.
Museo Diocesano di Salerno
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.
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.
Castello di Arechi
A symbol of the city, the castle was built in the late Roman or Byzantine era. It was renovated by the Lombard prince Arechi II, from whom it takes its name, when he moved the court of the Principality of Benevento to Salerno in the 8th century and became the cornerstone of the city's triangular defence system. It was expanded and fortified, but the manor was never conquered. It hosts a museum, accommodation and conference activities and is a hub for nature trails and equipped paths.