Places
Viewpoint·Easy·Scenic·Hidden gem
Castello di Arechi, Salerno
Campania
Built on Byzantine foundations and expanded by the Lombard duke Arechi II, this fortress crowns the hill above Salerno at 300 m. The climb up from the old town passes olive terraces, and the ramparts look out over the whole gulf, from the Amalfi headlands to the Cilento coast.
Duration
1 hour
Distance
2 km
Elevation
+100 m
Best season
Year-round
Parking · Free
Free parking near the castle; also reachable by local bus from the old town.
Water
Fountain near the castle entrance.
Highlights
- Gulf of Salerno panorama from the ramparts
- Byzantine-Lombard fortress walls
- Olive-terrace approach path
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the approach path and castle grounds.
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