Things to see in Amalfi

Amalfi is a town in Campania, Italy. Amalfi is the heart of this magnificent Italian coastline and a must-see town on your Amalfi Coast adventure. It lies at the mouth of a deep ravine, at the foot of Monte Cerreto, surrounded by dramatic cliffs and coastal scenery. Amalfi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 2017, it was home to 5,100 people.

Amalfi Cathedral (Duomo di Amalfi). Built in the 13th century. Cloister of Paradise (Chiostro del Paradiso). Next to the cathedral, was also built in the 13th century. It is home to old mosaics and paintings, and 120 columns built in the Arabic style. Paper Mill Museum (Museo della Carta). Santa Maria del Bando. Santa Maria del Bando is a small, scenic chapel perched high above Amalfi, near the ancient watchtower of Pontone. Dating back to the 12th century, it is named after a legend in which the Virgin Mary saved a man wrongfully sentenced to death by publicly banning, or proclaiming his innocence. The chapel is accessible via a steep footpath and rewards visitors with sweeping views of the Amalfi Coast, the Valle delle Ferriere, and the Gulf of Salerno. Arsenal of Amalfi. A former shipyard from the medieval Republic of Amalfi, it now houses a museum about the republic’s history.