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Arechi Castle

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Rising on a hill overlooking the Gulf of Salerno, this Lombard castle is a unique monument of medieval defensive architecture in Italia.

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Heritage

Arechi Castle dominates the skyline of Salerno. Its ancient fortifications from the Byzantine and Lombard eras reflect the strategic military history of Italia. Inside, a museum displays medieval ceramics, coins, and weapons discovered on site.

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