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Salerno · Campania
Things to see in Positano
In Positano the atlas lists 2 historic places: 2 archaeological sites.
For most of these places we don’t have verified opening hours yet: always check the official website before you go.
Don’t miss: Roman Archaeological Museum, museum.
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The town
Positano is a small picturesque town with splendid coastal views, on the famous Amalfi Coast in Campania, Italy. The town itself is perched on an enclave on the face of a hill and winds down towards the waters of the Amalfi Coast. Naturally beautiful, Positano attracts thousands of visitors every year. For most of the year, the town is full of people, but if you are planning to visit Positano, it would be best to schedule your trip during late-spring or early-autumn, when the weather is beautifully warm and the crowds more manageable than in the summer months. However, all the months from March to November are still great times to visit, and thanks to its mild mediterranean climate, the winter months aren’t bad either.
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2 places
Getting there
By bus: If you're taking the bus from Sorrento, sit next to a window on the right hand side for the best views. From Salerno sit on the left side for the best views and excellent photo opportunities. The bus drops you at the top of the town. You must walk, taxi, or bus to your hotel. During the peak season (starting in late April) this bus can get very crowded. You may have to wait a couple hours and fight your way onto a bus to get back.
SITA Coach, ☏ +39 089 405 145. Buses along the coast from Sorrento via Positano to Amalfi 2-3 times per hour. Choose the region "Campania" from the website to find the timetables. Tickets cannot be purchased on board but are very easy to find in bars, newsagents, etc. The SITA buses are the least expensive option, but can be slow, and are often very crowded. A day pass that includes Ravello is available for €10-12.
City Sightseeing. Apr-Oct only. Hourly buses from Sorrento to Positano (40 min) and then to Amalfi (50 min more); €10 one stop, €15 two stops, €6 for the return ticket. Buy tickets from agents at the bus stops.
By car: Take the main road off of the Autostrada from Sorrento but make sure to have a reservation at a car park as it is very difficult to find parking.
By ferry: Travelmar ferries, ☏ +39 089 87 27 70. Amalfi—Positano, 4 times a day, 15 min. Adult €8, child €6.50.
Aliscafo Hydrofoil, ☏ +39 082 807 1812. Sorrento-Positano 8 per day.
Take a ferry from Naples.
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What to see, according to Wikivoyage
Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta. The old church, boasting a majestic dome, was built in the 1920s and is the location of the famous 13th-century Byzantine icon, the Madonna di Positano. Roman archaeological museum and villa (MAR). Nestled beneath the Church of Santa Maria Assunta in the heart of Positano is a luxurious Roman villa, dating back to the 1st century AD, which was buried under volcanic debris from the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Discovered in 2003 during restoration work following a flood, the villa was meticulously excavated and opened to the public in 2018. Visitors can explore a richly frescoed triclinium (dining room), adorned with vibrant wall paintings and intricate mosaic floors, preserved remarkably well under layers of ash and pumice.
The place itself.
The harbor.
The shops near the harbor.
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