Church, mosque or temple
Amalfi Cathedral
Amalfi, Italy
A striped medieval cathedral reached by a grand staircase.
Town · Italy · Campania
Amalfi
The historic seaside town that gave the coast its name, with a striking cathedral.
about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Amalfi matters
Amalfi was once a powerful maritime republic, and its cathedral still dominates the main square with a striped facade and a grand staircase. Behind it, lanes lead to paper-making workshops and lemon terraces. It is the main transport hub for the coast, so buses and ferries make it an easy base for Ravello above and Positano to the west.
Talking points
- Amalfi was a rich maritime power in the Middle Ages.
- The town has a long tradition of handmade paper.
- It is the coast's main ferry and bus hub.
- Ravello, high above, is a short bus ride away.
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What to see in Amalfi
Garden
Villa Cimbrone
Amalfi, Italy
Gardens ending in the Terrace of Infinity, with a marble-bust-lined edge above the sea.
Garden
Villa Rufolo, Ravello
Amalfi, Italy
A medieval villa with gardens overlooking the sea, in Ravello above Amalfi.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.