Amalfi

In Amalfi you should definitely visit the Cathedral whose construction began in the 9th century and which houses the relics of St. Andrew the Apostle. From the top of a majestic staircase, Amalfi’s cathedral church dominates the town’s main square, and inside you will be greeted by high coffered ceilings decorated by artists of the Neapolitan school and a silver statue of the saint. In the same area as the cathedral, don’t miss the Basilica of the Crucifix, where the cathedral’s treasure is on display, and the enchanting Paradise Cloister, the last home for Amalfi’s dignitaries.

Traces of the Maritime Republic’s past can still be found in Amalfi’s alleys and narrow streets, but the most important testimony remains the Ancient Arsenal, which today has been turned into a museum and hosts exhibitions and cultural events. Splendid cross vaulting and architecture that has remained unchanged since the Middle Ages.

Nature has been generous to the people of Amalfi and has also given this land another wonder that is a must-visit: the Emerald Grotto. This is a natural cave located a few kilometers from the center of Amalfi, at Capo di Conca. It offers you a spectacle of crystal-clear waters with striking emerald reflections. Don’t miss the limestone formations that resemble the shape of animals and people. At the bottom lies a Vietri ceramic nativity scene that welcomes the birth of Jesus every Christmas.