Artistic lights in Salerno

Salerno’s “Luci d’Artista” (Artist Lights): every year in Salerno, the Christmas atmosphere arrives as early as October, when preparations begin for the renowned “Luci d’Artista.”

This extraordinary exhibition of light art transforms Salerno’s historic center into an open-air gallery, exploring evocative themes such as dreams, myths, and fairy tales.

As they stroll through the city’s streets and squares, residents and tourists alike will find themselves on a dreamlike journey, immersed in the magic of the holiday season, surrounded by these dazzling illuminations and light-based artworks.

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The luci d’artista of Salerno (ARTISTIC LIGHTS) are installed all over the city: the historic centre, the Municipal Villa (where people can explore a true lighting animal zoo), the Pastena, Mercatello and Torrione districts, the Giardino della Minerva (Minerva Garden), the harbour, the Duomo (Cathedral) area and other places are covered in lights.

For an immersive experience, the Municipality of Salerno provides a dedicated app (Luci d’artista Comune di Salerno) to plan the visit; moreover, scanning the lights’ QRcode you get more information about the lighting installation.

For further information: lucidartista.comune.salerno.it

It is very difficult to park your car in Salerno during the luci d’artista period, but you can get a Luci d’Artista Card that allows booking a parking lot and get a reduced price; moreover, you also get discounts on museums tickets and b&b.