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Salerno, Paestum and Amalfi Voyage Tips and guide

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    Gulf of Salerno viewed from Lungomare di Salerno

    Salerno, Paestum and Amalfi are the three main cultural cities in the Gulf of Salerno area of the Salerno province of Campania, Southern Italy. It is common for 3-day itineraries to start with a day in Salerno, then day trips from Salerno to Paestum and Amalfi.

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    Map of Salerno, Paestum and Amalfi

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    The history of the Gulf of Salerno, with Salerno, Paestum, and Amalfi as significant points of interest, is a tale of ancient civilizations, maritime trade, and cultural influences. See the articles about each city and the overall region of Campania for more background.

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    Get in

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    If you need to take a plane, you will most likely land at Naples International Airport. Otherwise, you will probably arrive by train, as Salerno is a major railway destination and train travel is a good value in Italy. For more details on these and other methods of entry, see Salerno#Get in.

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    Day 1: Arrive in Salerno and visit the city. Day 2: Take a train or a bus from Salerno to Paestum and visit Paestum, then come back to Salerno to sleep. Day 3: Take a bus (or ferry during summer) from Salerno to Amalfi to visit Amalfi, then come back to Salerno.

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    While Salerno, Paestum, and Amalfi are generally considered safe for tourists, it's important to exercise common-sense safety precautions, especially in crowded areas like bars and train stations. Stay safe and avoid pickpockets.

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