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Castle
· Salerno
· 300 m
At the top of Bonadies hill 300 meters above sea level, Arechi Castle dominates Salerno and its gulf.
Built as a Byzantine fortification in the 6th century, probably by enlarging an earlier Roman castrum, and strengthened by the Lombard prince Arechi II in the 8th, it was enlarged over the centuries by the Normans, Angevins and Aragons, transforming from a military fortress to a noble residence. After centuries of neglect, it has been owned by the Province of Salerno since 1960, has been restored, and today, in addition to the impressive architectural remains and defensive towers, visitors can admire a Medieval Museum, with ceramics, glassware and artifacts that tell the story of life in the fortress from the early Middle Ages to the modern age.
Within the Arechi Castle are are a number of nature trails (for example, this one), suitable for those who want to hike in the midst of the Mediterranean machine. Two trails are available to those who want to walk up to the castle from the city: "NaturArechi discovering the Bastille and the Ancient Walls" and the "Prince's Path."
Opening times
Tuesday through Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Monday closed
Price:
Full price: 4 euro
Reduced (EU citizens aged 18 to 25, groups of more than 15 people, teachers of state institutions with permanent contracts): 2 euro
Free for under 18, over 65, ICOM members, tour guides and interpreters in the exercise of their profession, EU schoolchildren, people with disabilities and an accompanying person, provincial employees, journalists
The tour of the ramparts is free of charge.
Public transport
By bus: line 19 in the direction of Croce
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Directions
- From the A3 highway: take the Salerno exit, then follow the signs for the Amalfi Coast; after 50 meters, at the fork, follow the signs for the castle (on the right).
- From the SS18: reach Salerno, then take the turnoff for Via A. Gatto. After 1 km, at the fork, follow the signs for the castle.
Parking
At the castle there is free parking. After that you have to walk, uphill, along a tree-lined avenue to reach the entrance, or you can take the elevator.
Coordinates
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without car, without airplane to the Amalfi Coast
Localization
Arechi Castle
84125 Salerno
SA
+39 089 296 4015 https://www.arechifuorilemura.it/ E-mail: info@castelloarechi.it
without car, without airplane to the Amalfi Coast
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