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Salerno nights are back to shine with the highly anticipated 20th edition of "Artist Lights", the event that transforms the Campania capital into one of Italy's most atmospheric Christmas destinations every winter. The official opening is set for Friday November 14, 2025 at 5:30 p.m., with the lighting of the first installations in the Municipal Villa in Via Roma, the beating heart of the event. Salerno Mayor Vincenzo Napoli and Campania Regional President Vincenzo De Luca will be present for the occasion.
The illuminations will remain lit until the February 1, 2026, offering an immersive journey through art, light and fantasy for more than two months. As per tradition, the installations will be located between Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Piazza Sant'Agostino, the Villa Comunale, the Trieste waterfront and Piazza della Concordia, creating an itinerary capable of engaging adults and children alike.
Not just lights: discovering Salerno among tours and tourist activities around the city
The Luci d'Artista in Salerno is an excellent opportunity to discover more about the city in Campania at such a magical and special time of the year. Located between the Amalfi Coast and the Cilento, Salerno is a city that combines Mediterranean beauty, ancient history and modern spirit.
Often considered the "gateway to the South" because of its strategic location and the warm welcome of its inhabitants, it offers much more than one might expect. Walking around Salerno means breathing in history and art at every turn. The Cathedral of St. Matthew, a Norman masterpiece dating back to the 11th century, holds priceless works of art and bears witness to the city's glorious past.
The historic center, with its interwoven alleys, craft stores and typical taverns, tells of a city that is alive, authentic and deeply Mediterranean. The Trieste waterfront, which stretches for more than two kilometers, is one of the most fascinating in Italy and offers a promenade among palm trees, the sea and views that open toward the Amalfi Coast.
In recent years, Salerno has been able to perfectly combine modernity and tradition. For example, the "Marina d'Arechi" marina is among the most innovative in the country, while the Provincial Archaeological Museum and the Minerva Garden, an ancient botanical garden of the Salerno Medical School, tell of deep roots that go back to the Middle Ages.
So why not learn more about the town together with Movery?
Experiences to do in Salerno with Movery
Before admiring the spectacular Luci d'Artista, you can treat yourself to one of the many themed experiences,guided tours and labs made available for you and customizable according to your wishes.
Espresso Napoletano Experience in Cilento: Tasting and Tour in Vietri sul Mare
For example, we thought of a Espresso Napoletano Experience in Cilento with tasting. The meeting point is in Liberty Square in Salerno, and from there you will move to Molina to take a guided tour inside a roasting, where the stages of coffee processing will be explained to you. The experience lasts an hour and you will also get to taste a good Neapolitan coffee. Here you will also have two extra options for a tuck tuck or walking tour of Vietri sul Mare.
Dante's Inferno comes to life in the Pertosa-Auletta Caves
Very interesting and suitable for families with children is Dante's Inferno on stage at the Pertosa-Aulett Caves.to. This is a theatricalized performance staged in the well-known karst complex that reproduces the boils of Dante's Inferno. Accompanying you will be the same supreme poet and together with him you will experience an evocative journey through the caves encountering legendary characters such as Charon, Paolo and Francesca, Minos, Cerberus, Pier delle Vigne, Count Ugolino and Lucifer.
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Spa and Wellness Path at Araba Fenice Resort in Cilento
On the other hand, those who wish to relax near Salerno can opt for a spa and wellness path at the Araba Fenice resort in Cilento, ideal for couples who want to treat themselves to a special moment. Through this experience you can spend a day of relaxation and peace to relieve daily stress. You will be able to do regenerating treatments and revitalizing massage such as somato massage, deep tissue massage, candle massage, and more.
Ceramics Workshop in Vietri sul Mare
Lovers of art and manual activities can instead choose a pottery workshop in Vietri sul Mare. The hands-on class lasts about an hour, during which you will learn all about using clay. You will have the opportunity to create a small ceramic object with your own hands and you will be taught how to decorate it according to different techniques. Once dried, your "work" will be baked and then sent home as a memento of the experience.
Tour of Pompeii from Salerno with Guide and Transfer Included
In case you want to get away from the capital city of Campania, we recommend a Tour to Pompeii from Salerno with transportation, entrance fee and guide. The two-hour tour will take place together with a tour guide who will show you the most attractive places such as the forum, baths, theaters, stores and domus brought back to light after the Vesuvian eruption. When the tour is over, there will be free time for a stop at the café or gift store.
Hop-On Hop-Off bus tours departing from Naples or Salerno
Discover the city of Naples in a flexible and relaxed way by bus tour Hop-On Hop-Off: hop on and off whenever you like, visit major stops such as the historic center, waterfront, and castle, while a multilingual audio guide tells you history and interesting facts. Depart from Naples or Salerno.
Hiking in the Valley of the Mills in Gragnano
To top it off, you can book ahike in the Valley of the Mills in Gragnano. This area is renowned for the production of pasta, and its name comes from the mills that have worked to turn wheat into flour since the 13th century. The tour is the perfect opportunity to learn more about thepasta industry in Campania and of local gastronomic traditions.
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