Monte San Liberatore

Monte San Liberatore rises to 466 meters above sea level, offering views across the Gulf of Salerno and the paths leading to the Amalfi coast.

In 980, Bishop John II of Salerno granted permission to establish a monastery and female hermitage at the mountain church, which remained active until 1300.

The mountain houses an ancient church with a functioning right aisle for worship, while its left aisle, formerly a burial site for Benedictine nuns, now welcomes pilgrims.

The mountain features 91 climbing routes with difficulties from 4a to 8a, accessed via the Salerno-Reggio Calabria highway exit at Cava de' Tirreni.

An 18-meter illuminated iron cross, erected in 1955 by Vincenzo Adinolfi, marks the summit and serves as a nighttime reference point for the region.

Location: Campania

Elevation above the sea: 466 m

GPS coordinates: 40.67951,14.72991

Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:13