Located on the border between the Gulf of Salerno and the Cilento coast, Agropoli is one of the most beautiful and picturesque seaside towns in Campania. As is also evident from its ancient Greek name of Akropolis, the town was built on a promontory overlooking the sea and is part of the Cilento National Park. Precisely because of its strategic location, Agropoli was able to thwart various attempts to invade by sea.

Today it is one of the most popular beach destinations in the Cilento thanks to its vast artistic and cultural heritage and a coastline rich in beaches of soft golden sand and crystal clear water. To explore Agropoli, therefore, one can start with its historic center, also known as the old town. This primitive core was built by the Greeks in the 5th century against a rocky ridge overlooking the harbor.

Access to the historic center is located at the end of Corso Garibaldi. It is necessary to walk along the Ascent of the Scaloni, a long flight of wide, low steps leading up to a 17th-century crenellated gate. On the arch of Porta Saracena stands the marble coat of arms of Agropoli's last feudatory family, the Delli Monti Sanfelice dukes. Before entering the old town, one also encounters Piazza Luisa Sanfelice and a bench commemorating the memory of this historical figure.

Entering the historic center, one finds oneself in a maze of narrow streets, centuries-old buildings and churches of medieval origin. One of the main points of interest is the Agropoli Castle, a military fortress dating back to the Middle Ages. The original structure was built by the Byzantines, while the present appearance is due to renovations made by the Aragonese and the Sanseverino family in the 15th century.