Museo del Castello di Arechi

The Museum of Medieval Ceramics at Arechi Castle in Salerno displays archaeological finds recovered within the fortress, including pottery, coins and metalwork.

Why it matters

The collection connects everyday material culture with the military and domestic life of the castle. Ceramics and other objects recovered in excavations help date successive phases of occupation within one of Salerno's most important fortifications.

What to notice

The displays include utilitarian pottery from the ninth to eleventh centuries, painted wares such as protomaiolica, glass vessels, bronze objects, coins and chalices. Together these finds document changing technology, trade and religious life in the medieval fortress.

Context and history

Archaeological excavations during the restoration of Arechi Castle recovered ceramics and coins from within the walls. A museum was established in the former stables and opened in 2009 to present material in the context of the fortress where it was found.