Vietri sul Mare
Discovering Vietri sul Mare
Hello friends, today I will take you to discover Vietri sul Mare, a charming town in the province of Salerno, Campania, Italy. With its 7,188 inhabitants, Vietri sul Mare is the most populous municipality on the Amalfi Coast, as well as the easternmost territory.
Physical geography
Vietri sul Mare is located in front of the western entrance of the city of Salerno, at the beginning of the Amalfi Coast. The town center extends hillsides along the coast, and the "Marina" area, the town's fishing village that directly overlooks the sea, extends down the hillside. The city is classified as low seismicity zone 3, by the Ordinance PCM 3274 of 20/03/2003. Based on the climatic classification of Italian municipalities, the climate of Vietri sul Mare is zone C.
History
Vietri sul Mare is a municipality with a very ancient history, closely linked to the origin of Marcina, the first Etruscan-Sannite coastal settlement. This Roman port became famous for its sheltered harbor, the best in the area. The true spread of the term "Marcina" among historians and the media was with the geographer Filippo Cluverio, who in 1642 wrote: '' Marcinae oppidum illud est, quonunc dicitur vulgo Veteri''. Some medieval documents from the ''Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis'' of the Badia di Cava, mention the existence of ruins of a ''urbs vetus'', which would be the basis of the current place name Vietri.
Art of ceramics
Vietri sul Mare is known worldwide for the ancient tradition of ceramic processing. In fact, for centuries the town was an important production center for artistic ceramics and common household items. The processing of ceramics is passed down from generation to generation, becoming an art and a passion that still involves many residents of Vietri sul Mare today.
The historic center of the town is full of artisan workshops, showrooms, and laboratories where you can buy ceramic objects, both ancient and modern. Very special is the church of San Giovanni Battista, located in the historic center of the town and entirely covered with polychrome majolica, representing one of the main tourist attractions of the place.
Places of interest
Vietri sul Mare has a lot to offer tourists: from its magnificent panoramas to the tradition of ceramics, from its ancient churches to the beaches and nightlife venues, here you will surely find what suits you.
- Church of San Giovanni Battista: a church entirely covered with polychrome majolica;
- The beaches of Marina di Vietri: the main beach area of the town;
- The historic center: characterized by narrow alleys and Mediterranean-style houses;
- The Ceramics Museum: to learn about the history of ceramic processing in Vietri sul Mare.
How to get to Vietri sul Mare
Vietri sul Mare is easily reachable from Salerno. You can take a bus or shuttle directly to the town center. By car, you can travel on the Salerno-Reggio Calabria (A3) motorway and exit at the Vietri sul Mare toll booth. The port of Salerno is also a good option if you want to visit Vietri sul Mare.
In conclusion, Vietri sul Mare is a charming place to visit, especially for lovers of the art of ceramics and history. The inhabitants of the town are very welcoming and proud of their beautiful city. If you have the opportunity to visit the Amalfi Coast, do not miss the opportunity to discover this hidden treasure.
