Amalfi​

​To the untrained eye, Amalfi may appear as a pretty Italian seaside town but delve a little deeper and you'll discover this was once a powerful maritime republic. 

Remnants of Amalfi's golden age are visible throughout the town but nowhere more so than its beautiful cathedral. Situated at the top of steep steps in the town's main piazza, the 9th century edifice is built in Romanesque-Baroque-Rococo style and is one of the most characteristic sights in southern Italy. The cathedral square, Piazza Duomo is the hub of activity in the centre of the town and the place where you'll find most shops and restaurants.
Amalfi also has an impressive sea-front and beach where there are further places to eat, drink, shop and admire the views. The town's port provides ferry links to many locations including Salerno, Capri, Ischia, Positano, Sorrento and Naples, as well as some of the smaller port towns along the Amalfi Coast. ​
Category: Seaside Towns of Italy

Region: Campania

Regional district: Salerno Province

Population: 5,025

Highlights: Amalfi Cathedral, Marina Grande, Piazza del Duomo

Close by: Positano, Ravello, Sorrento, Cetara, Naples, Salerno

​Recommended accommodation: Hotel ​Marina Riviera
​Nearest train station: ​Sorrento Stazione (500 metres from centre)
Nearest airport: ​Naples International Airport (74 km)
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