Editing Salerno (section)

==Attractions==
Salerno is located at the geographical center of a triangle commonly referred to as the "Tourist Triangle of the 3 P's," formed by the historic sites of [[Pompeii]], [[Paestum]], and [[Positano]]. This strategic location, along with its rich history and coastal charm, has made Salerno a significant tourist destination in southern Italy.

Among the most prominent landmarks is the [[Salerno Cathedral|Cathedral of Salerno]] (Duomo), an 11th-century Romanesque structure housing the relics of Saint Matthew, one of the twelve apostles. Overlooking the city from the hills is the medieval [[Arechi Castle]] ("Castello di Arechi"), offering panoramic views of the Gulf of Salerno.

Visitors can walk along the Lungomare Trieste (Trieste Seafront Promenade), a palm-lined boulevard that stretches along the coast. Another notable site is the [[Minerva's Garden (Salerno)|Giardino della Minerva]], one of Europe’s oldest botanical gardens, which once served as an educational space for students of the famed [[Schola Medica Salernitana]], the first medical school in the Western world.

The city also hosts several museums, including the Museo Didattico della Scuola Medica Salernitana and the Museo Archeologico Provinciale di Salerno, which preserves artifacts from the ancient Etruscan and Roman periods. The 19th-century Teatro Verdi is a cultural highlight, modeled after Naples’ Teatro San Carlo.

Salerno’s Centro storico (historic center) is a vibrant area filled with narrow alleys, baroque churches, artisan shops, and traditional eateries.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.italia.it/en/campania/salerno |title=Visit Salerno |publisher=Italia.it |access-date=20 April 2025}}</ref>