Salerno is situated in Campania (south-western Italy) on the Gulf of Salerno on the Tyrrhenian Sea, it is a lively port town, that is rapidly re-acquiring a relaxing and open Mediterranean atmosphere, representing the combination between a fascinating history and a huge sphere af artistic, urbanistic and architectural beauties. The town presents itself as a friendly comunity to visitors and tourists from all over the world.
- 59,85 km²
- Population (31.12.2013): 133.885
- Language: Italian
- National currency: Euro
- Time zone: CET (UTC+1)
- International dialing code: +39
- Phone Area Code: 089
- Political system: Republic; parliamentary democracy
- Patron Saint: San Matteo celebrated on 21 September
- Surroundings & Locations: Fuorni, Giovi, Matierno, Ogliara, Pastorano, Rufoli, Sant'Angelo, Sordina
