Salerno

An Italian course at Salerno represents a unique occasion for those who appreciate the fascination of the more authentic aspect of Italian life, away from the tourist masses.

The hospitality, the courtesy and the traditional joy of life of the people make it possible for one to become part of their bright, exciting life.
The mild climate which permits a dynamic outdoor life all year round together with the comfortable living size of the town prepares the students for a positive attitude towards study commitment and allows him to spend an unforgettable interlude of Italian life.

Salerno is the right place for mixing study and holidays because tahnks to its perfect position, it offers students the possibility to access to the beautifull and historical treasures of Campania.

Salerno: the provincial capital of culture
Rich in history and deep-rooted traditions, Salerno is a very beautiful city situated in the middle of two enchanting coasts, the Amalfi and the Cilento coasts.

Its central position in curve of the gulf that takes its name from Salerno makes the city a point of reference for cultural and seaside tourism. Not by chance was it also called the “Queen of Poseidonia” referring to the name the Greeks gave to the vaste inlet, that later became “Sinus Paestamus” under the Romans.

Salerno has always been a sea town and preserves the adventurous spirit of mediterrean people, with its traditions and customs, its gastronomic traditions, that can be interpreted in an uncommon sense of hospitality that strikes and conquers the visitors.

For those who look at the city from the magnificient Promenade on the seaside, Salerno appears to be silhouetted against the extraordinary and unusual luminous setting, of the ancient builings, the domes, e bell-towers.

It is an art city in every respect which earned its fame as a Hippocratic city from to the Medieval splendours of its Medical school. The noble palaces in Via dei Mercanti with the Arc of Arechi dating from the 7th century in fact form a parade of authentic architectural masterpieces. No less interesting are the Paltine chapel of San Pietro a Corte, the superb Roman Caste of Prince Arechi that dominates the city from above and the sumptuous Romanesque Cathedral dating from the 11th century.

The Divine Coasts of Amalfi and Cilento
Nowhere do colours shine with such different, clear tones as on the nord and south coasts of Salerno, which have always attracted visitors of the greatest prestige.

Here everything becomes symbolic: the earth rich in citrus groves, the sea with the most incredible shades of blue and green, the enchanting beaches, the little islands, the clumps of cottages gathered round the tiny harbours.

All this together with a cuisine of the highest level that features simple but intense flavours, offers tourists an unforgettable holiday accompanied by the traditional art of hospitality.