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Cruising to Salerno
The pretty town of Salerno sits about an hour’s drive south of Naples, on the Amalfi coast of Italy. In the shadow of the likes of Sorrento and Positano, Salerno has become a decidedly forgotten destination in this area. But if you are due to spend a day or two here as part of a Mediterranean cruise, rest assured there are plenty of great things to see and do. Salerno was home to what is said to be the most important European school of medicine in the Middle Ages. It was founded in the 9th century, and not closed until the 19th. Today there is a museum in the city centre that pays homage to this once prestigious school. As well as several other museums, Salerno also has a fascinating castle – Castello di Arechi - which was once a Byzantine fort. Or, if you’d prefer to spend time relaxing, Santa Teresa beach is not far from the port itself. After a day spent wondering around Salerno, satisfy your appetite with the city’s finest foods. Perhaps unexpectedly, the city has a fantastic reputation for its street food. Find a delicious and broad selection which includes pizza slices, hand-held bowls of pasta, cheeses and olives, and of course gelato to name a few.
The pretty town of Salerno sits about an hour’s drive south of Naples, on the Amalfi coast of Italy. In the shadow of the likes of Sorrento and Positano, Salerno has become a decidedly forgotten destination in this area. But if you are due to spend a day or two here as part of a Mediterranean cruise, rest assured there are plenty of great things to see and do. Salerno was home to what is said to be the most important European school of medicine in the Middle Ages. It was founded in the 9th century, and not closed until the 19th. Today there is a museum in the city centre that pays homage to this once prestigious school. As well as several other museums, Salerno also has a fascinating castle – Castello di Arechi - which was once a Byzantine fort. Or, if you’d prefer to spend time relaxing, Santa Teresa beach is not far from the port itself. After a day spent wondering around Salerno, satisfy your appetite with the city’s finest foods. Perhaps unexpectedly, the city has a fantastic reputation for its street food. Find a delicious and broad selection which includes pizza slices, hand-held bowls of pasta, cheeses and olives, and of course gelato to name a few.