Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park
Parco nazionale del Cilento, Vallo di Diano e Alburni · 살레르노도
Italian national park
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Cilento, Vallo di Diano, and Alburni National Park, a 'Hidden Gem' tucked away in the Campania region of Southern Italy. Spanning over 1,800 square kilometers, this is not just a park; it is a UNESCO World Heritage…
Listen in the app2Paestum — The Grandeur of Posidonia
Our first major stop is Paestum, arguably the most magnificent Greek site outside of Greece itself. Founded in the 6th century BC as Posidonia, after the god of the sea, this city thrived as a major port and trading center. …
Listen in the app3Velia — The Cradle of Philosophy
Traveling south along the coast, we reach Velia, the ancient city of Elea. Unlike the monumental grandeur of Paestum, Velia feels more 'intimate' and intellectual. …
Listen in the app4Certosa di San Lorenzo — The Baroque Sanctuary
Inland, in the Vallo di Diano, we find the Certosa di San Lorenzo at Padula. Founded in 1306, this Carthusian monastery is a 'monastic masterpiece' and one of the largest in Italy, covering over 51,000 square meters. …
Listen in the app5The Alburni Mountains — Nature's Orchestra
Moving into the interior of the park, we encounter the towering Alburni Mountains, often called the 'Dolomites of the South' due to their white limestone peaks. These mountains form the 'backbone' of the park and offer a…
Listen in the app6The Cilento Coast — Where Cliffs Meet the Sea
The Cilento coastline is a 'breathtaking' contrast to the inland mountains. Here, 'rugged cliffs plunge into the Tyrrhenian Sea,' hiding 'turquoise waters' and 'hidden coves.' From Agropoli to Sapri, the coast is dotted with…
Listen in the app7Vallo di Diano — The Valley of Traditions
Finally, we return to the Vallo di Diano, the fertile valley that separates the Alburni from the southern Appenines. This valley has always been a 'place of passage,' following the 'ancient pathways' of the monks and the…
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Our journey through the Cilento, Vallo di Diano, and Alburni National Park has taken us from the 'Grandeur of ancient Greece' at Paestum to the 'philosophical ruins' of Velia and the 'monastic masterpiece' of Padula. We have…
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What is Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park?
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park is a place in 살레르노도 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 살레르노도 |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 40.2000, 15.2000 |
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