Castello di Arechi

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MARTINA MARANO
"The Longobard fort Arechi takes its name after the prince who built it. Overlooking the city, it represents one of the postcard of Salerno. Reachable by car or by walking on the Sentiero del principe hiking path. To find the starting point of the path, simply look on the phone map for Scale per il sentiero Arechi, which means Stairs to the Arechi castle. Or you could walk to the stairs from the old town of the city, taking the path from Via S. Maria Maddalena near the Duomo, all the way up until Montevergine Park. From there, cross the road Via Fra' Generoso and you will find the starting point of the hiking path. Even if you see a small gate closed, just push it to open. It's unlocked. The path goes through a pine forest and offers fantastic view points of the city and coastline. The fort Arechi is at the end of the path. The castle and terrace are open only during the day, and the entrance is not free; there is nothing really unique to visit inside. The views from outside the fort are just as stunning as the ones from the terrace of the castle."
" Step back in time to the 8th century when Lombard prince Arechi II constructed the castle as a fortified retreat and symbol of power. Centuries later, the Normans, under the rule of Robert Guiscard, expanded and enhanced the castle, adding new fortifications and architectural elements. During the Hohenstaufen dynasty, the castle reached its peak of splendor, becoming a bustling center of culture and political intrigue. Following the Hohenstaufen era, the castle's fortunes waned, and it fell into disrepair. However, in the 20th century, extensive restoration efforts brought the castle back to life, revealing its hidden treasures."

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