Top Things to do in Amalfi Coast
Top 10 Historic Sites in Amalfi Coast, Campania
Stretching along the southern side of Italy's Sorrentine Peninsula, the Amalfi coast dazzles with its mysterious grottos, craggy cliffs and shimmering bays. Grab a seat on the sea side of a regional bus to soak up views on the fabled route from artsy Positano to Amalfi. Ravello offers some respite from the crowds, plus the stunning Villa Cimbrone, which overlooks the Bay of Salerno. The historic section of Sorrento has winding streets filled with craftspeople. Capri is only a hydrofoil or ferry ride away.
Restaurants in Amalfi Coast
1. Santa Maria de Olearia
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5.0 based on 49 reviews
Medieval abbey in a cave that preserves beautiful structures and frescoes made between the late 10th and 17th centuries. All immersed in an extraordinary natural setting.
Reviewed By illianop - Siena, Italy
Three abbeys in a cave close to the sea reveal three types of frescoes:the lowest abbey presenta pictures of X century, longobard.the upper church frescoes more recent and the rhird a wonderful temple where ot is supposed rites and special ceremonies were conducted in honour of Agios Nikolaus It is cristalline magic in the meduterranean landscape!
2. Villa Cimbrone Gardens
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4.5 based on 3,943 reviews
Reviewed By lassie64
possibly the nicest thing to do whilst up in ravello. entrance is 7 euros pp and you get to walk around the large gardens and take in the flowers and statues and sculptures etc. best bit is the infinity terrace with amazing views over the amalfi coastline both ways.
3. Villa Rufolo
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4.5 based on 3,057 reviews
Reviewed By emullanseman - Santa Cruz, United States
If you are history buff who takes pleasure in experiencing an antiquity cleansed, purified and brought back to life make your way to Villa Rufalo. Scottish Industrialist, Francis Neville restored the ruins of a former hotel with more than 350 rooms and truly made it shine. The setting is iconic and Overlooks the sea below. Imagine Moorish courtyards, gorgeous gardens, Sicilian and Norman architecture and then envision Richard Wagner walking the grounds inspiring the creation of glorious symphonies. Drink it in, drink it in!
4. Casa del Combattente
5. Ruderi della Basilica di Sant'Eustachio
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
in the 13th century the Basilica was one of the most beautiful in Southern Italy: a breath-taking view together with Marbles, wall paintings and multicoloures inlays, which coult be seen even from sea. Still today you can admire the splendid facade of the basilica, and there are also some original parts.
Reviewed By kirstym690 - Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Visited while walking from Scala to Amalfi. Paid a donation to walk around. The site is basic, but the views over the valleys are unmissable. Lots of steps to get to and from, so wear comfortable shoes.
6. Torre dei Normanni
7. Duomo di Ravello
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4.0 based on 752 reviews
The Cathedral, built during the 11th century, consists of three naves, separatred by two colonnades, each of which is formed by eight coloumns of granite, transept and crypt. The famous bronze doors, made by Barisano from Trani using the relief-techinque, were given to the Cathedral in 1179 by Sergio Muscettola, an important member of the Ravello patriciate. The ambo of Epistle (12th Century)is marked by bizantine decorations and is decorated by mosaics representing the Giona's story, a symbol of the Death and Resurrection of Christ. The pulpit made by Nicola di Bartolomeo from Foggia in 1272 is a present of Nicola Rufolo. It rests on six twist coloums adorned with mosaics; the backs of six lions are the base of these coloums. It's richly adorned with mosaic slabs representing geometrical, animal and plant decorations. Th marble chapel of St. Pantaleone, patron of Ravello, was built during the 17th century to preserve the precious relic of the patrons's blood. The miracle of liquefaction dates from 1057 in Constantinople.
Reviewed By becmck6 - Sydney, Australia
One of the most special entrances to a church ever seen are the rustic bronze doors dates back to 1179! You’ve got to go inside to visit the pulpit and the slanting floor.... goes uphill! A beautiful duomo to be seen
8. Villa Guariglia
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4.0 based on 8 reviews
9. Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta e Cripta Medievale
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4.0 based on 495 reviews
The Medieval Crypt is located just below the altar of the Parish Church of Santa Maria Assunta. It was built in the 12th century. a. C. with parts of a Roman Villa that was in Positano in the 1st Century A. C..
Reviewed By a1eksandar - Belgrade, Serbia
One of the most well-known landmarks in Positano, a beautiful church with marvelous roof and great photo opportunity. Intetesting and detailed interior worth checking out.
10. Villa La Rondinaia
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