Palazzo Fruscione, Medieval palace in historic center, Salerno, Italy
Palazzo Fruscione is a medieval palace in central Salerno with a distinctive eastern facade displaying three rounded-arch portals at ground level and five carved windows on the first floor. The building also contains Roman thermal bath remains and layers of earlier construction incorporated into its medieval walls.
The palace was built in the 13th century on foundations that included Roman thermal baths from the 1st century. This layering of periods shows how Salerno was shaped by multiple civilizations that came before the medieval era.
The Fruscione family name reflects generations who lived in Salerno, and their presence remains visible in the rooms and how visitors move through the space today.
Access to the palace depends on exhibitions and cultural events held there. It is best to check ahead for current programming, as opening times vary based on what is being shown or hosted inside.
The second floor displays a series of multi-pointed-arch windows resting on delicate columns, a rare detail of medieval craftsmanship that visitors often overlook. Recent restoration work also revealed fragments of frescoes and a complete Roman mosaic hidden within the walls.
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