Firstly, beyond the splendid panoramas of this region, Amalfi Coast in Italy impress you with the architectural and artistic masterpieces that can be seen in its towns. Secondly, the beauty of this region is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. You will find Amalfi Coast next to Capri Island. On the other hand, it is near the Sorrentine peninsula and is one of the most popular regions among tourists around the world. It has countless artistic monuments that have lived for centuries and also the wonders of the ancient world. Don’t forget about the spectacular landscapes, welcoming beaches and also, the famous Mediterranean cuisine throughout the world. In short, this area of ​​Campania is an important destination for any traveller. So what are you waiting for? Spend your Amalfi holidays in Italy with us.

Religious attractions in Amalfi

Duomo di Sant’ Andrea is the religious, historic and cultural heart of Amalfi. Certainly, its role in the daily life of the Amalfitans is just as important now as it was for centuries. The cathedral is home to the relics of Sant’ Andrea or St. Andrew, who is the patron saint and protector of Amalfi. Even if your visit to the Amalfi Coast in Italy is short, you’ll want to be sure to explore this beautiful church during your stay.

The Cloister of Paradise is another symbol of Amalfi. It is one of the most known and interesting buildings on this coast. Inside, there are six frescoes chapels made between the end of the XIII and the beginning of the XIV century. They are of noble families of Amalfi and hosted the sarcophaguses with the bodies of their illustrious representatives. At the centre of the cloister, there is a wonderful garden with palm trees, probably built only after the restoration in 1908.

Cultural attractions in Amalfi

Amalfi’s paper museum is in a rugged, cave-like 13th-century paper mill (the oldest in Europe). It preserves the original paper presses, which are still in full working order, as you’ll see during the 30-minute guided tour (in English). Here you understand the original cotton-based paper production and the later wood-pulp manufacturing.

Find the Arechi medieval Castle at a height of about 300 meters above the sea level, overlooking the city and the Gulf of Salerno. But the oldest building phase, according to some archaeological investigations, dates back to the sixth century.

Museum of the Compass and the Duchy of Amalfi  presents the history of the ancient Maritime Republic of Amalfi. It proposes a series of testimonies about the evolution of nautical guidance tools. You can learn about the compass that, according to tradition, was invented by the Amalfitan Flavio Gioia in 1302. According to reliable sources,  Amalfi was the first in the Mediterranean to use it. Moreover, the museum also houses the Tabula de Amalpha, the first navigation code of the Mediterranean. Also the Tarì, the ancient Amalfitan currency, as well as a series of miniatures, sculptures and portraits.

Natural attractions in Amalfi

The Amalfitan Sfusato is in the Valley of Mill, where you can notice the immense lemon orchards and terraces that are home to the cultivation of the famous Amalfitan Sfusato. Here you will have the opportunity to visit the Museum of Rural Arts and Crafts. Moreover, you can see historical collection of objects, paintings and photos that evoke all the professional arts performed by craftsmen and farmers of the Amalfi Coast. In addition, you can fortify yourself with a nice cold lemonade or with the many culinary variations of this fruit, from cookies and cakes to salads. Or you may also take cooking classes and learn traditional local recipes.

The Walloon Ironwork is a unique natural reserve of its kind, of about six kilometres traversed by forests. Its name comes from the presence of ruins of ancient Medieval ironwork. Also, it is known as the Valley of the Mills for the presence of mills producing paper.

Grotta dello Smeraldo is not far from Amalfi, in the charming bay of Conca dei Marini. It is one of the gems of the Amalfi Coast. Well-known in the 19th century, the grotto was somehow forgotten. In 1932 a local sailor discover it. The grotto has the name of “Emerald” for the incredible colours that filter from an underground opening and fill the cave with intense nuances of green. The inside of the cavern has stalagmites, stalactites and strange natural “works of art”.