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Things to see in Salerno (Italy): 68 places and when to go

Salerno is a city in Italy with around 954,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 68 places in and around it, mainly Nature (27), Mountains (21), Hiking (10). The best known are Gulf of Salerno, Amalfi Cathedral and La Trinità della Cava. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Italy · 40.6804, 14.7699
Population
About 954,000
Places
68 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Nature (27) · Mountains (21) · Hiking (10) · History (9) · Temples (7) · Museums and art (5)
Best time
April to June and September to October.
Also possible
November to March and July to August.
Nearest airport
NAP Napoli, 46 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Cervialto, at 1,809 m.

What to see in Salerno

The places in and around Salerno, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 44, by what you come to do:

When to go to Salerno

The best time to visit Salerno is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible9:24
  2. FebPossible10:26
  3. MarPossible11:41
  4. AprBest time13:06
  5. MayBest time14:16
  6. JunBest time14:54
  7. JulPossible14:38
  8. AugPossible13:37
  9. SepBest time12:15
  10. OctBest time10:53
  11. NovPossible9:41
  12. DecPossible9:06

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. In September, 67 of the 68 places are at their best.

When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Salerno

The nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP, Napoli), 46 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Italy, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Salerno?

The best known: Gulf of Salerno, Amalfi Cathedral, La Trinità della Cava, Salerno Cathedral, Villa Rufolo. In all, 68 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Salerno?

April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06.

How do you get to Salerno?

The nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP), 46 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Salerno as the destination and these 68 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.