Giardino della Minerva, Salerno

Name: Giardino della Minerva
Address: Vicolo Ferrante Sanseverino 1, Salerno, 84121, Italy
Telephone: +39 089 252423

#3 among attractions in Salerno

Botanical garden, Top attraction, Park, Relax in park, More...

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Facts and practical information

Minerva's Garden is located in the heart of the old town of Salerno, in a zone known as the "Plaium montis" in the Middle Ages. It is halfway along an ideal route that runs along the axis of the walled and terraced vegetable gardens, climbing from the Municipal Park, near the river Fusandola, towards the Arechi Castle. ()

Elevation: 174 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°40'52"N, 14°45'13"E

Address

Vicolo Ferrante Sanseverino 1Salerno 84121 Italy

Contact

+39 089 252423

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Giardino della Minerva – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Salerno Cathedral, Port of Salerno, Museo Roberto Papi, Museo Archeologico Provinciale.

0.7 miE
Medieval church filled with art and relics
Salerno Cathedral, Salerno
18 min walk • Salerno Cathedral is the main church in the city of Salerno in southern Italy and a major tourist attraction. It is dedicated to Saint Matthew, whose relics are inside the crypt.
1.2 miS
Harbor
Port of Salerno, Salerno
30 min walk • The Port of Salerno is a port serving Salerno, southwestern Italy. The port of Salerno, located in the gulf of the Tyrrhenian Sea, is registered in the class of II category of seaports. It is one of the major domestic ports and plays an important role in the industrial and commercial system of the center-south.
~750 ftE
Specialty museum, Museum
Museo Roberto Papi, Salerno
4 min walk • The Roberto Papi Museum is housed in the historic Palazzo Galdieri in Salerno, Italy. Established in September 2009, it houses an important collection of medical and surgical instruments collected by Mario Papi.
~1880 ftSE
History museum, Museum, Art gallery
Museo Archeologico Provinciale, Salerno
10 min walk • The Salerno Provincial Archaeological Museum collects archaeological artifacts from the province of Salerno and the city itself.
~1310 ftN
Ruins, History museum, Forts and castles
Castello di Arechi, Salerno
7 min walk • The Arechi Castle - a castle in southern Italy located on the top of the mountain, at the foot of which lies the city of Salerno.
~1900 ftE
Specialty museum, Museum, Art gallery
Museo virtuale della scuola medica salernitana, Salerno
10 min walk • The Virtual Museum of the Salerno Medical School is located at 74 Via dei Mercanti, the old commercial artery of Salerno's historic center, not far from the Cathedral. Opened in 2009, it replaces the old Educational Museum of the Salerno Medical...
0.6 miE
View point
Acquedotto medievale di Salerno, Salerno
15 min walk • Salerno's medieval aqueduct was erected in the 9th century to supply water to the monastery of St. Benedict near the eastern walls. It is located in the historic center of Salerno, under Bonadies Hill and its Arechi Castle.
~1130 ftSE
City hall, Historical place, Architecture
Palazzo di Città, Salerno
6 min walk • The Salerno City Hall is located on Rome Street and is the seat of the city's municipal administration.
~1700 ftSE
40°40'44"N • 14°45'33"E
St. George Church, Salerno
9 min walk • Church
0.5 miSE
40°40'36"N • 14°45'40"E
Lungomare di Salerno, Salerno
13 min walk • Park, View point
~880 ftS
40°40'43"N • 14°45'13"E
Villa Comunale, Salerno
5 min walk • Park, Garden

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Giardino della Minerva open?

Giardino della Minerva is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Giardino della Minerva?

Nearby attractions include Convento di San Nicola della Palma, Salerno (2 min walk), Church of the Santissima Annunziata, Salerno (4 min walk), Chiesa di Sant'Andrea de Lavina, Salerno (4 min walk), Museo Roberto Papi, Salerno (4 min walk).

How to get to Giardino della Minerva by public transport?

The nearest stations to Giardino della Minerva:

Train

Duomo-Via Vernieri (12 min walk)
Salerno (28 min walk)

Bus

Salerno, Piazza Montpellier • Lines: N1586 (30 min walk)