The monumental complex of San Pietro a Corte - it is perhaps the most important building in the era of the Lombards of Salerno and an important architectural monument of the Middle Ages, as well - a unique sample of the palace complex. Built in the 8th century on the orders of the Duke of Benevento Arechi II, San Pietro a Corte was the most prestigious Lombard court in Campania.

As can be seen from the structure, the columns are on the top of the room frigidarium (warm baths) spa complex, dating from the late 1st century BC - The beginning of the 2nd century AD And in the era of early Christianity in this place is the cemetery where buried notable inhabitants of Salerno. From there you can get to the large hall, which probably was used for official ceremonies. To him adjacent Palatine Chapel. In the mid-16th century, this hall was rebuilt abbot Decio Caracciolo, who added a huge staircase from the entrance of a prominent Largo Antica Corte. Between the 13th and 16th centuries it was built a chapel dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

During its long history the complex of San Pietro a Corte, used for different purposes. Once it housed the famous medical school Scuola Medica Salernitana. And shortly after the completion of extensive restoration work, there is the Museum of Lombard civilization of southern Italy. Today the complex is a participant in the project the municipality of Salerno, "Always opening of the monument" because it is open daily throughout the year. Here you can order a guided tour, in which it is possible to view the Garden of Minerva and the church of San Salvatore de Fundako.