Salerno, Italy Cruises

Salerno, Italy Cruise Port

Salerno sits at the start of the Amalfi Coast and is one of Italy’s most charming and picturesque spots. The Amalfi Coast borders the water with hills packed with colorful houses. Salerno has held a significant spot in Italy’s history. For instance, Salerno was at one time the capital of the country and is noted as having the world’s first University of Medicine. Salerno is also a popular place with cruisers as it borders several attractions like the ruins of Paestum and Pompeii. Featured below are a few of our favorite experiences for the cruise port of Salerno, Italy:

• Visit Salerno’s Duomo which was built in 1076. This church is believed to have also been the location of the city’s medical school. Inside you’ll see impressive works of art and mosaics.
   
• Take a boat ride along the Amalfi Coast or travel to Positano, where you can stroll along the idyllic streets or lie out on one of the beaches – just be sure to bring your camera.
   
• Only a half-hour from Salerno are the infamous ruins of Pompeii. This is an amazing outdoor excavation site where everyday life was remarkably preserved by the ash that fell over the city when Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD.
   
• Learn more about Salerno’s medical school at the Museo Didattico della Scuola Medica Salernitana. Here you’ll learn about early procedures and teachings that were taught in Salerno during the 9^th century.