Garden of Minerva

This is an amazing learning space constructed within the city walls a complex design of gravity fed itrigation keeps all the plants watered and healthy. There is an abundance of diversity and meaning in this space and well worth a visit. Like all places in Salerno, be prepared to climb a few steps.

Beautiful place. They have a huge exhibition of all the medicinal plants in the world. You can scan a square code next to each to find it's history and uses. The design and the flow of the rain water is beyond belief. On top of that the views from each level and the top terrace is well worth the 6 Euros.

The Garden of Minerva is a must-visit if you’re in Salerno. It’s a beautiful historical spot with a rich past and stunning views over the city and the sea. The atmosphere is peaceful, perfect for a relaxing walk while learning about the history behind the garden. The entry fee is fair, and considering the experience, it’s great value for money. Highly recommended for anyone who loves nature, history, or simply breathtaking views!

We went late November on a beautiful day. We are assuming because it was fall there was not much planting, barely any herbs planted. $6e entry fee. Enjoyed the terrace view of the city.

The Minerva Gardens – home to the first medical university in Europe, which is certainly an important achievement. But is it really worth visiting? That’s debatable. It feels more like a global plant museum, where anyone can spot species from their own homeland. As for the four-tiered plant terraces – are they worth the time? Hard to say. I’ll leave that for everyone to decide personally.

Absolutely stunning. The Garden itself but also the views of Salerno were incredible. The way up is, well, hell. There’s an elevator who takes most of the uphill climbing away but the bridge vom the elevator to solid ground is metallic bars you can look through. If that’s something that gives you anxiety, be prepared.

Beautiful historical gardens reaching back in history to the early use of medicinal herbs. Dating back to the 12th century. First School of medicine using plants and herbs for treatment of ailments. Fascinating information. Beautiful terraced gardens, with a gorgeous view of Salerno and the sea.

Warning: if you don’t have at least a little bit of interest in science and botany, don’t come. If you want just to take pictures of yourself or the view, please don’t come. The place is magical. Just the idea of what these men were doing so long ago. All the plants and how they were trying to figure out their properties and possibilities as medicine - it blows my mind. There is also a nice shop where you can get teas, wines, and a really beautiful view if you are lucky enough to get the best seat in the place.