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  • Elvin BrookingTravelerEuropean Holiday
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    • Day 17
    • Friday, May 17, 2024 at 9:00 AM
    • ☀️ 20 °C
    • Altitude: 91 m
    • ItalySalerno Ferry Port40°40’49” N  14°44’58” E
    Scenic view from The Rock of the Lady area, a secret place that even many locals don't know about
    Our guide for today Francesca1Steps up to Arechi Castle built for it's positioning, to spot approaching war shipsLooking towards Amalfi CoastThe Castle had a constant garrison of personnel and the King would reside here when threatenedInside has been extensively renovated as museum with a vast collection ceramic pots and gold coinsThis was the original entrance into the CastleBattlement parapets1Cathedral of Santa Maria degli Angeli, San Matteo and Gregorio VII1Stunning fresco art adorning the walls and ceilingsEntrance into the CathedralMaarama looking for Divine Intervention1Again absolutely beautiful art adorning the Cathedral1Ceiling of the Dome

    Salerno Panoramic Trip

    May 17, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

    Panoramic scenic views from The Rock of the Lady & Amechi Castle, built 300 metres above sea level, overlooking the City of Salerno.
    Then we visit Cathedral of Santa Maria degli Angeli, San Matteo and San Gregorio VII, the main Catholic place of worship in Salerno.
    A minor basilica built between 1080 - 1085 after the conquest of the City.
    Then, a visit to Chiesa di San Giorgio - a great example of early Baroque architecture.
    Built in the 16th century, an ex monastery converted into barracks for Carabinieri a d the Guardia di Finanza
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    Tania Davis

    TravelerSteps up to Arechi Castle built for it's positioning, to spot approaching war shipsWas this a tour with just you two and the guide? They’re the best.

    5/18/24Reply
    Tania Davis

    TravelerWow, plenty of time to get your bows, arrows and catapults sorted before the warships land let alone trek to the castle!

    5/18/24Reply
    Tania Davis

    TravelerStunning fresco art adorning the walls and ceilingsIs it warm or cold in there? How do they heat them? (Assuming they do).

    5/18/24Reply
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