Amalfi Coast
About Amalfi Coast
The Amalfi Coast is a 50-kilometer stretch of coastline along the southern edge of Italy’s Sorrentine Peninsula, in the Campania region. It is a UNESCO-listed landscape lined with small towns precariously perched between mountains and the sea. It is a popular holiday destination, with sheer cliffs and a rugged shoreline dotted with small beaches and pastel-colored fishing villages. The coastal road between the port city of Salerno and clifftop Sorrento winds past grand villas, terraced vineyards, and cliffside lemon groves.
Villa Rufolo
Villa Rufolo is a building within the historic center of Ravello, a town in the province of Salerno which overlooks the front of the cathedral square. The initial layout dates from the 13th century and the villa is entered through an opening in the arched entrance tower overlooking the terraces as well as overlooking the Amalfi Coast and the Gulf of Salerno with flower gardens. Of particular interest among the rooms of the villa is a large courtyard elevated like a cloister and some rooms forming a small museum.
Amalfi Cathedral
Amalfi Cathedral is a medieval Roman Catholic cathedral in the Piazza del Duomo, Amalfi. It is dedicated to the Apostle Saint Andrew whose relics are kept here. The cathedral includes the adjoining 9th-century Basilica of the Crucifix. Leading from the basilica are steps into the Crypt of St. Andrew. The chapels inside are variously Gothic and Renaissance, with the nave decorated in the Baroque style in the 18th century.
Museum Of Paper
The Museum of Paper or Museo della Carta celebrates the long-established paper-making tradition of Amalfi. The museum is located in a 14th-century paper mill, in the northern part of the modern town. The museum contains the machinery and equipment, restored and fully functional, that was once used to manufacture paper by hand. It is also possible to see the hand-making production of paper and the ancient water-mills at work. Several manuscripts, engravings, posters, and documents are on display.
Castello di Arechi
The Arechi Castle is a medieval castle, situated at a height of about 300 meters above sea level, overlooking the city and the Gulf of Salerno. The museum of the castle exhibits finds from the excavations carried out on the site: these are ceramics, glass, metal objects, and coins. This museum is equipped with speakers and screens, which illustrate the geography of the castle and give historical notions of that, giving a logical and cultural sense to the visitor.
Ravello Cathedral
Ravello Cathedral is the spiritual and social center of Ravello. It was built in the 11th century and is a combination of Baroque and Romanesque styles. The Duomo’s bell tower, which dates back to the 13th century, shows Moorish and Byzantine influence. Every year in the summer months, the Ravello Festival takes place at the cathedral.
Minerva's Garden
Minerva's Garden is located in the heart of the old town of Salerno. The Garden of Minerva was created in the eighteenth century by Matteo Silvatico a prominent physician. At the Minerva Garden, you can see medieval painted tiles, discovered during the restoration of the dominating Capasso Palace. The garden hosts exhibitions and events particularly interesting in all seasons.
Monte Faito
Monte Faito is also known as Mount Faito and is a staggering natural beauty that’s part of the Lattari Mountains. You can see a unique 360 ° view over the region, with the islands of Capri and Ischia in beautiful view as well as the entire Amalfi Coast and Sorrento, or we can observe the city of Naples and its Gulf in its entirety, the majestic Vesuvius with Pompeii at its feet.
Promenade Trieste
The Lungomare Trieste of Salerno is one of the landmarks of the city. A pedestrian walk directly on the beach, divided across multiple lanes from the old town centre to the tourist harbor of Piazza della Concordia. The promenade comes alive during the spring holidays with entertainment activities for the little ones, with the traditional puppet theater, flea markets, and fairs. The benches facing the sea offers a breathtaking view over the Gulf of Salerno.
La Trinità della Cava
La Trinità della Cava, commonly known as Badia di Cava, is a Benedictine territorial abbey located near Cava de 'Tirreni, in the province of Salerno, The monastery contains the Biblioteca statale del Monumento Nazionale Badia di Cava with its rich archives of public and private documents, which date back to the 8th century.
Museo Archeologico Provinciale di Salerno
Museo Archeologico Provinciale di Salerno is a museum for ancient art and artifacts found in Salerno that includes a celebrated bronze head of Apollo. The Museum of Salerno preserves artifacts from prehistoric to Late Antiquity from the city and the major archaeological sites in the province, recovered over the years.
Best Time To Visit Amalfi Coast
The best time to visit Amalfi Coast is from May to September when the temperatures are comfortable.
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