Salerno Sacra
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Piazza Alfano I, 84121 Salerno SA, ItaliaItinerary Primatial Cathedral of Salerno
The Primatial Cathedral of Salerno, the city's main place of worship, is a monument of extraordinary artistic and historical beauty, deeply linked to significant figures who have shaped its identity over the centuries. The sacred building is dedicated to the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew, whose venerated relics are kept inside the crypt
Itinerary Church of San Giorgio
This itinerary is dedicated to the Church of San Giorgio in Salerno, two hundred meters from the Cathedral
Palatine Chapel Itinerary in San Pietro a Corte
This itinerary focuses on San Pietro a Corte, one of the most extraordinary sites in the heart of Salerno's historic center, in a complex encompassing nearly two thousand years of history, from Imperial Rome to the modern age, through Christian, Lombard, Norman, and Baroque civilizations.
Salerno Sacra is an itinerary of history, art and faith that aims to introduce you to the most important ecclesiastical sites of the city:
1) the Cathedral, known for being the place where the remains of Pope Gregory VII and Saint Matthew the Apostle and Evangelist are kept;
2) the Diocesan Museum, custodian of the cycle of Medieval Ivories, the Exultet and precious masterpieces narrating the history of Salerno from the 12th to the 19th century and
3) the rectory of San Giorgio, a centuries-old building that today shows itself in all its baroque splendor.
Following this itinerary means entering the places of faith of the city and taking a journey through history. Getting to know its architecture and the works preserved is a journey that exalts Christianity, which has always been central to Salerno. Visiting these places means supporting a heritage of art, faith, history and culture of inestimable value.
Opening hours
Open every day from Monday to Sunday from 9.30 to 18.30
For extraordinary closures on the occasion of celebrations and holidays, consult the website in the dedicated section.
Tickets
FULL PASS (Cathedral and crypt, Church of S. Giorgio and Diocesan Museum) €10.00
SMART PASS (two sites of your choice) €7.00
SINGLE PASS (only for S. Giorgio and Diocesan Museum) €5
For reductions and free admissions, consult the website in the dedicated section: https://www.salernosacra.it/tariffe/
Location
Piazza Alfano I, 84121 Salerno SA, ItaliaItineraries
Itinerary Primatial Cathedral of Salerno
The Primatial Cathedral of Salerno, the city's main place of worship, is a monument of extraordinary artistic and historical beauty, deeply linked to significant figures who have shaped its identity over the centuries. The sacred building is dedicated to the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew, whose venerated relics are kept inside the crypt
Itinerary Church of San Giorgio
This itinerary is dedicated to the Church of San Giorgio in Salerno, two hundred meters from the Cathedral
Palatine Chapel Itinerary in San Pietro a Corte
This itinerary focuses on San Pietro a Corte, one of the most extraordinary sites in the heart of Salerno's historic center, in a complex encompassing nearly two thousand years of history, from Imperial Rome to the modern age, through Christian, Lombard, Norman, and Baroque civilizations.
