The allure of the Amalfi Coast’s natural beauty has been drawing people to the region long before it had a name — today the mountains and sea cliffs are dotted with pastel confections of holiday homes and sumptuous villas, which have elevated the coastline to one of the most fabulous and unique destinations in the world; pictured: the coastline in and around the village of Amalfi, Italy
“The allure of the Amalfi Coast’s natural beauty has been drawing people to the region long before it had a name. Its dramatic charm and idyllic weather enticed ancient Roman nobles to build their villas there, a real estate trend that, overtime, never faded. Today the mountains and sea cliffs are dotted with pastel confections of holiday homes and sumptuous villas, which have elevated the coastline to one of the most fabulous and unique destinations in the world. Its fragile cultural landscape — churches, gardens, vineyards and towns — are divided into thirteen different municipalities, and were listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites in 1997. Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello are the area’s top destinations, attracting thousands of jetsetters each year.” — www.travelandleisure.com
From its forested cliffs to its sparkling blue sea and the winding roads in between, the village (population ~5,000) at the heart of Costiera Amalfitana (the Amalfi Coast) is a graceful place with countless examples of Medieval architecture and Mediterranean landscapes. Visitors can walk along the Piazza del Duomo, the focal point of the historic center, to discover Amalfi’s charming sidewalk cafés and shops. It’s a good climb up the steps of the Duomo Sant’Andrea, a Byzantine church with Moorish arches to visit the cathedral and the hidden Chiostro del Paradiso (Cloister of Paradise), but the efforts are rewarded with a view back over the Piazza del Duomo and entry into the highly decorated cathedral interior and, separately the Cloister of Paradise.
From its forested cliffs to its sparkling blue sea and the winding roads in between, the village at the heart of Costiera Amalfitana (the Amalfi Coast) is a graceful place with countless examples of Medieval architecture and Mediterranean landscapes; Amalfi, Italy
Little Known Fact: According to local legend, the ancient monastery turned-hotel called the Capuchin Convent, located on the Amalfi Coast, is where Capuchin monks are said to be the first to add warm milk to their coffee, creating what we know today as a cappuccino.
The view of the village of Amalfi, Italy, from our tender boat as we first came to the tender pier at the Amalfi harbor – in the center is the Cattedrale di Sant’Andrea (Cathedral of St. Andrew) complex
The Cattedrale di Sant’Andrea (Cathedral of St. Andrew) complex represents a historically significant and striking monument — the cathedral dates back to the 11th century, Amalfi, Italy
The Cattedrale di Sant’Andrea (Cathedral of St. Andrew) complex — formed by the combination of Amalfi Chiostro del Paradiso (Cloister of Paradise), the Crypt of St. Andrew, and the Basilica of the Crucifix — represents a historically significant and striking monument. The cathedral dates back to the 11th century; its interior is adorned in the late Baroque style with a nave and two aisles divided by 20 columns. The façade of the cathedral is Byzantine in style and is adorned with various paintings of saints, including a large fresco of Saint Andrew. An extensive array of Medieval murals and religious treasures are on display including an 18th-century Sedan chair from China, statues and intricate mosaic work.
The façade of Cattedrale di Sant’Andrea (Cathedral of St. Andrew) is Byzantine in style and is adorned with various paintings of saints, including a large fresco of Saint Andrew, Amalfi, Italy
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