Story and significance
About
Located within the borders of Salerno, this site displays the remains of an ancient Etruscan and Samnite settlement.
Timeline, heritage and stories
Heritage
The Fratte area is an open-air museum hosting the oldest settlement traces of the city of Salerno. The necropolis and residential remains uncovered during excavations shed light on the deep-rooted history of the city. You can check the Harita page to see the museum park's location relative to the city center. To understand the early civilizations in the history of Italia, this is a highly critical geographic point.
Practical notes before you go
Visit
- Type
- Museum
- Tip
- Opening hours and ticket rules may vary by season.
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