Amalfi Coast | Main towns
Discover each unique town along the Amalfi Coast
Amalfi | Where it all began
Breathtaking views, history, traditions and modern comforts, are all represented in Amalfitan life today giving ... more >>
Atrani | The secret gem
The town Atrani is located just 700 meters away from the famous Amalfi. Atrani was founded by the ancient roman ... more >>
Positano | Classy and genuine
According to the legend, Positano was founded by a group of inhabitants from Paestum who were escaping ... more >>
Praiano | The fishermen cove
Praiano's ancient name means "open sea", infact in this fishermen town the view on the sea and on Positano is ... more >>
Ravello | The garden town
Ravello, located at the top of the Dragone Valley, really seems as though it is a town and a garden at the same time ... more >>
Minori | Off the beaten path
Minori is a small and pleasant Amalfi Coast town. Its name derives from the ancient latin name "Rheginna Minor" ... more >>
The cathedral is an impressive and complex structure located in the main square of Amalfi. It has ancient origins, and
has been renovated a few times through the centuries. The original
structure dates back to the ninth century, but the church was completely
rebuilt in 1203 in Arabo-Normanno style. The cathedral has been remodeled several times,
adding Romanesque, Byzantine, Gothic, and Baroque elements.The cathedral's front
is rich with many golden mosaics, and it was rebuilt in 1861.
The central mosaic is by Domenico Morelli. The bronze doors of the
Duomo were casted in Costantinopoli in 1066, at the time, the town
of Amalfi was a powerful sea-republic. The doors are decorated with figures of Christ, Mother Mary, and
the Saints Andrea and Pietro. Make sure you visit the Cathedral's crypt, built in 1253, it's a must see.
Local wines of Campania are Falanghina, Fiano, and Greco di tufo, in the whites' department, while the region's reds are the Aglianico, which is named after its grape like Falanghina, the Taurasi, the Per'e Palummo, and the Lacrima Cristi (Christ's tear). The original grapes used to make these wines originally came from Greece, together with the know-how to grow them and to turn them into wine. The whites of the area are quite fruity and fresh, and they ideally go with fish and sea-food. While the Aglianico, Per'e Palummo, and Lacrima Cristi are robust reds with a subtle scent which accompany cured meats, ham and salame, and typical cheese such as caciocavallo, provolone, and provola affumicata (smoked cheese). The Taurasi instead stands out among the region's reds as the special reserve. In the last two decades the wine makers of Campania have generally improved their production process, and added a few new numbers to their repertoire such as rosè, passitos, and a few sparkling proseccos. Make sure you taste them if you visit the Amalfi Coast.