Museo dello sbarco e Salerno Capitale

Museo dello sbarco e Salerno Capitale is a history museum in this southern Italian city that focuses on military events and the city's wartime role. It displays equipment, uniforms, photographs, and documents from World War II, particularly from Operation Avalanche and the period when Salerno served as Italy's temporary seat of government.

This place was established to document Operation Avalanche on September 9, 1943, when Allied forces landed on Salerno's shores. Following the invasion, the city became the seat of the Italian government after the country's surrender.

The exhibition space displays personal belongings and military equipment that show how Salerno took on the role of a temporary capital during wartime. The objects and panels convey how daily life in the city changed through these events.

This museum is compact and can be explored in a few hours, with exhibits that are straightforward to navigate. It is worth allowing time to read through the information panels, as there is substantial text throughout.

An authentic railway car that was actually used to transport people to Auschwitz stands in the outdoor space. Seeing this preserved freight car creates a sobering and unforgettable moment that directly conveys the gravity of that historical period.

Location: Salerno

Address: Via Generale Clark, Istituto Gallotta

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-13:00,16:00-19:30; Monday off

Phone: +393476412564

Email: info@salerno1943-1944.com

Website: http://salerno1943-1944.com

GPS coordinates: 40.64696,14.81740

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:41