The building that houses Salerno Antica was a Convent of the Poor Clares—contemplative cloistered nuns who lived a simple life devoid of possessions. They focused only on the essentials—silence, prayer, work, and monastic life.

This building was first my father’s childhood home and, at the same time, home to the Regina Margherita Theater Company, my father’s creation. Together with a group of students, he spent 1968 supporting a culture of openness and integration, in stark contrast to the violence of the Italian squares. The scent of his theater scripts, photo albums, playbills, and the meaningful objects associated with his work in the main room reveal hints of an era that made history.

This building served as the family home where I was born and raised. Here in the early 2000s, in collaboration with the Italian Academy, we began hosting young people from all over the world. Cultivating values of hospitality and fellowship and fostering interpersonal relationships every day—combined with my studies and experiences abroad—helped me understand my mission.

I thus decided to open my doors to the world. With a focus on enhancing the allure of my hometown through tradition, I converted my home into one of Salerno’s first B&Bs. This is a historic and welcoming home where tradition is served with confidence and kindness—something Salerno Antica is famous for. This is not a hotel nor a standard bed & breakfast; Salerno Antica is an experience to be lived, in an atmosphere of genuine warmth you will remember forever.