Ravello - Museums Museo del Corallo Founded in 1986, it collects artifacts in coral, cameos, mother of pearl and shells, from Roman times to the last century.
Cetara - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Pietro Apostolo Romanesque and dedicated to the Apostle Peter, it is located in the oldest area of the town, a short distance from the sea. The first information on the church date back to 988.
Amalfi - Churches and places of worship Cattedrale di Sant'Andrea The cathedral dates back to early 10th century and its conspicuous stripy façade has been refurnished twice since. The building is hybrid, with the Silican Arabic-Norman style predominating. Its magnificent 13th century bell tower can be seen from the harbour. Its huge bronze doors deserve a look as well. The doors are the first in Italy, commissioned by a local noble; they were made in Syria and shipped to Amalfi.
Cetara - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Francesco It is among the most beautiful and impressive of the village, built in the seventeenth century, with a single nave, a frescoed and elegant dome by the painter Marco Benincasa.
Amalfi - Churches and places of worship Chiostro del Paradiso The Paradise Cloister was built between 1266 and 1268 by Filippo Augustariccio. The cemetery was composed of balusters, sharp arches and intertwined arches and inside we find a garden with palm trees. Over time, the cloister was rebuilt. Visitors can also admire the Roman and medieval galleries.
Amalfi - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Atrani The Tower of Atrani is located on the coast of Amalfi and is a building that can be admired continuously for a long time on the entire coast. It was built for defensive reasons, for alarm and protection against pirate attacks from the 9th to the 17th century. The tower, along with all the others, is a great example of history and ancient testimony.
Positano - Walls, towers and gates Torre Trasita The Trasita Tower is one of the three towers built during the mid-16th century, on commission by Pietro da Toledo. It was a defensive system consisting of three watchtowers in the coastal area. The structure is still visible today, even if it does not maintain a perfect state of preservation.
Praiano - Walls, towers and gates Torre Grado The Grado Tower was built in 1564, and has a square structure. The structure was used for reasons of defense, its function was to spot the dangers that could come from the sea. Currently, the building has been restored.
Cetara - Walls, towers and gates Torre Vicereale This typical tower was built in Angevin times and then amended and strengthened even further during the Aragonese hegemony. Its function was to protect the city against attacks from the sea.
Cetara - Historic Centres Borgo di Cetara It is a charming seaside village still unharmed by mass tourism, protected as a UNESCO World Heritage.
Ravello - Castles, palaces and mansions Villa Rufolo Built in the second half of '200. A favorite of musicians, artists and poets, praised in the verses of Boccaccio, in whose gardens Richard Wagner saw the materialization of his works and his imagination.
Furore - Natural Areas Fiordo di Furore Furore is famous for its fjord, which is one of the characteristic elements that mark the coastal landscape and that make the town famous for its 30 m high suspension bridge, from which, every summer, a stage of the World Championship of Diving from Great Heights.
Amalfi - Natural Areas Riserva naturale Valle delle Ferriere An enchanted oasis where, among giant ferns, impressive rock walls dress in a rainbow of bright colors. http://www.valledelleferriere.com/home.htm
Amalfi - Monuments Arsenali delle Repubblica amalfitana Back in the days when Amalfi was a great maritime republic, this cavernous Arsenale was the town’s major shipbuilding depot. In the modern day, it hosts temporary exhibitions. It opens at varying times depending on what on the occasion.
Amalfi - Fountains Statua e fontana di Flavio Gioia Flavio Gioia, inventor of the compass, monument to those who have never been born! In fact, it is true that the Amalfi people invented the compass, but Flavio Gioia never existed, it is a historical error of transcription of ancient documents
Agerola - Viewpoints valle delle ferriere The Valle delle Ferriere or Valle dei Mulini (due to the presence of hydroelectric mills of the 1800s and paper mills of the time of the Maritime Republic) is today a nature reserve
Agerola - Viewpoints sentiero degli dei Named such by the locals of the time for its fabulous landscapes that accompany along the duration of the route; the breathtaking passages overlooking the sea have made it the most famous of all the Paths of the Amalfi Coast.
Amalfi - Museums Museo della Carta Built in the 13th century, it is a paper museum and it is housed in the oldest paper mill in Europe. It tenderly preserves original paper presses that are still in complete working order. There is a variety of stationery that you will be inspired to buy from the gift shop, along with paper pressed with flowers and calligraphy sets.
Minori - Museums Antiquarium-Villa Marittima The Antiquarium is annexed to the Maritime Villa of the 1st century AD consisting of representative rooms to the west and thermal environments to the east. The antiquarium contains the materials found during the excavations in the villa, divided by classes to which they belong. The exhibition halls also include a considerable part of numismatic collections dating from the first to the fourth century AD.
Amalfi - Museums Museo Civico On the first floor of the Municipal Palace we find the Civic Museum of Amalfi. Inside the building, in addition to the works of Domenico Morelli, we also find the Tabula Amalpitana, a maritime code dating back to the era of the Marian Republic. In the museum we can admire ancient nautical instruments, costumes used in historical regattas and typical objects of medieval sailors.
Amalfi - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Vettica The tower of Vettica, in the city of Amalfi, dates back to 1568. The purpose of the construction was to offer greater protection against the privateers. The tower stands on the promontory of the Capo di Vettica.
Agerola - Walls, towers and gates convento di cospita the convent lies on a modest characteristic plateau overlooking the Gulf, of Amalfi in the peace and tranquility of a place certainly sacred and of remarkable historical significance, hosting the ruins of a medieval construction of the 1000s
Praiano - Walls, towers and gates Torre a Mare The Torre a Mare, also known as the Assiola Tower, was built in 1270 and has a cylindrical structure with an escarpment base. The Tower was used during the wars as a lookout to warn the inhabitants of dangers. After many restorations today it is in good condition.
Minori - Walls, towers and gates Torre Mezzacapo The Mezzacapo Tower has a construction that belongs to the vicereal era. Its structure is a very special example of the anti-corrosion towers.
Positano - Walls, towers and gates Torre Clavel The Tower of Fornillo, called 'Clavel', dates back to the 13th century and is named after Gilbert Clavel, who bought it at the beginning of the 20th century. The structure has a pentagonal plan and has very special architectural elements. Thanks to its high position, you can enjoy a wonderful view over the whole area.
Cetara - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Cetara The Tower of Cetara was built in 1867. The building has a double height cylindrical structure. The tower was recently restored. Currently, it cannot be visited because it is a private property.
Ravello - Walls, towers and gates Torre Maggiore The Torre Maggiore is located inside the Villa and was built in the 13th century. It was designed in the nineteenth-century style and is currently subject to restoration.
Amalfi - Caves Grotta dello smeraldo e presepe subacqueo The haunting cave was named after the spine-chilling emerald colour which emanates from the seawater. Stalactites hang down from its 24 metre-ceiling while stalagmites grow to ten metres tall. Each year, skin-divers from all over the country make their traditional pilgrimage to this ceramic presepe submerged beneath the water.