Get to know Amalfi
Amalfi gives its name to a long stretch of the coast of Campania. It has a glorious and centuries-old history as an important Maritime Republic and main center of trade throughout the Mediterranean Sea. Perched on the rocks, it maintains its charm of alleys and stairways. Along the coast, numerous watchtowers recall a life of fear and mistrust towards those who came from the sea with the aim of conquest. Today they are just sentinels of the past protecting natural bays that can only be reached by boat. A unique panorama in the world presents itself to the eyes of today’s visitor. Visiting Amalfi in all its splendor is possible by participating in a Walking Tour of Amalfi with a local tourist. You will walk the streets of its historic center to rest your gaze on the walls of the buildings or visit the small shops, to immediately understand that here, the celebrity passes from those who work with mastery land mixed with water, which then turns into works of art recognizable all over the world for its style. It is called the ceramic of the sun. A mixture of fantasy that over the centuries has been happily contaminated by artists from all over the world. The wonders are not only those that will open before your eyes, but also those that will touch your palate. In fact, the exquisite desserts of the Amalfi coast are part of the wealth of memories that the traveler brings with him, from the exquisite lemon delight, to Pansa Rosa, to Atranese pasticciotto and many others. Amalfi is a mix of history and art, gastronomic and artisan traditions, a perfect example of how this piece of Italy is not only linked to the naturalistic beauties that mother nature has given it, but there is more to it and now it’s up to you to discover it.
What to see in Amalfi
In a tourist resort like Amalfi, with a wonderful port and a medieval architect, the attractions are innumerable and of considerable importance. Here are some of them:
- Amalfi Cathedral, the magnificent Cathedral of Sant’Andrea built in 987 AD;
- Museo della Carta, former paper mill belonging to one of the most influential families of Amalfi;
- Grotta dello Smeraldo, a magnificent cavity in the cave immersed in the blue of the sea of Naples;
- Villa Romana and Antiquarium, archaeological remains of a Roman bull dating back to the 1st century AD;
- Cloister of Paradise, the magnificent and suggestive cloister of the Basilica of Sant’Andrea.
It is set between stones on the sea and Positano, where the mountains reach the sea in the Gulf of Salerno, a natural oasis formed by small bays and seaside villages shaped by architectural views that dress a strip of land full of history and tradition with nobility. This is Amalfi.
Things to know about Amalfi Tour
Among the recommended tours for an unforgettable experience and a holiday full of fun and history, we recommend taking part in a Walking Tour of Amalfi.. Thanks to the stories and events told by a local tour guide, it will be possible to appreciate even more this land, testimony of a living past, still present today in the daily lives of its inhabitants and in the streets of its historic center. Perched, colorful houses, the crystalline sea, the blue sky, the sun coming through the windows of the Duomo, and then the typical dishes, the artisan shops and much more. After all, it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Amalfi coast: 50 km of coastline capable of touching the deepest chords of the human soul.
