Amalfi Coast


Tour options:  Positano-Amalfi-Ravello;  Pompeii-Amalfi

The heart and the soul of the coast is Amalfi. In the serene blue of the sky and sea, Amalfi, guarded by its port, seems held in the palm of a hand. Above, the scenic drapery of the mountains, hinged like a backdrop, dotted with houses;  below, a picturesque weaving of alleys and steps, all the way to the Piazza, where the Cathedral dominates from the top of its majestic stairs. A unique scene, where historic memory intertwines with unforgettable natural beauty. Suspended between the slopes of Lattari Mountains and the sea, the picturesque alleys of Amalfi today host a large number of tourists, but there was a time , when the powerful Marine Republic had its moment of maximum splendour between the 10th and the 12th centuries, that they kept  the outsiders (Longobards and Saracenes) at bay. Rich and populated Amalfi enjoyed lively contact with the Orient. In memory of its ancient power every four  years, in June, Amalfi holds the “Historic Regatta of the Marine Republics”.

Duomo of Amalfi

Amalfi Duomo
The town of Amalfi, clinging to the slopes of the coast, is characterized by the famous Duomo .
The "Duomo" was built in the IX Century, when the Maritime Republic started to impose itself as a commercial power. It was completely restructured in 1230, in accordance with the Arab-Norman influence introduced by the conquerors. The current façade of the "Duomo", decorated with thin layers of gold, was rebuilt, together with the long and grandiose stairway, in 1891. It is adorned in impressive mosaic, rich in forms and vivid colours, representing Christ sitting on his throne among the Evangelists.
The "Duomo" has a superb Romanesque bell tower, completed in 1276, decorated in majolica mosaics, and restored in 1929. Adjacent to the Duomo is the enchanting "Chiostro del Paradiso", of Arab style and decorated with intertwining arches leaning on coupled columns, it dates back to 1266 and preserves within finds of the Roman and Medieval eras. It is said to be the most beautiful part of the Duomo, hence its name (Cloister of Paradise).
The magnificent Crypt that preserves the remains of Saint Andrew, patron saint of Amalfi, is also incredibly important. It was built in the XIII century to receive the remains of the saint brought from the East during the Fourth Crusade.
Out of the 16 paper mills active at the end of the XVIII century, to this day, only about ten of them are still producing hand-made paper of the very best quality.
 

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