Province of Salerno, Administrative province in Campania, Italy.
The Province of Salerno stretches from the Tyrrhenian Sea coast through rolling hills to mountain regions, encompassing both the Amalfi Coast and Cilento National Park. This territory rises from sea level to over 5,500 feet (1,700 meters), revealing Mediterranean beaches, olive groves, chestnut forests, and peaks with alpine pastures within a compact area.
During World War II, the region gained strategic importance when the city of Salerno became the temporary capital of Italy after King Victor Emmanuel III relocated there in 1943. The Allies landed south of the city that September and captured the area in heavy fighting against German forces.
The province is known for its craft tradition of Mozzarella di Bufala production, supplied by buffalo herds grazing the plains around Paestum. Along the coast, workshops still produce colorful tiles and ceramics following centuries-old patterns passed down through generations.
A network of roads and rail lines connects the 158 municipalities across the area, making destinations from coastal towns to mountain villages accessible. Travel to Amalfi Coast locations can take longer due to narrow winding roads in summer, while the inland areas often offer quieter routes.
Within its boundaries lie several UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Greek temples of Paestum and the Certosa di Padula, the largest Carthusian monastery in Italy. The monastery complex contains a cloister with 84 columns and over 300 rooms once used by a small community of monks.
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