Jewel of Amalfi Coast: Amalfi
Amalfi is the principal jewel of the famous Amalfi Coast in Campania. The Republic of Amalfi was once a major seafaring power, and the town's traditions and historical buildings bear witness to Amalfi's glorious past.
Amalfi's ninth-century Duomo is one of the town's greatest attractions. It dominates the town's central piazza. The cloister (Chiostro del Paradiso) and museum close by house sculptures, mosaics and other relics of the town's wealthy past. The Arsenal by the sea is a monument to the maritime past of Amalfi.
The town is small, but you can easily while away an afternoon exploring the narrow white alleyways and browsing in the shops for souvenirs - including every variation on the famous local lemon products. You can sample the Amalfitana specialities, such as the strong limoncello. There are plenty of nice cafes where you can rest with a drink, eating pastries and watching the world go by. A stroll along the sea front is another pleasant diversion. The town's harbour is to the right as you face the sea, and past the public ferry ports there is a marina where luxury yachts rub shoulders with working fishing vessels laden with nets. Walking out along one of the breakwaters provides good photo opportunities back towards the town centre.
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