the Travel Enthusiast
- 05 Sep
The most beautiful attractions on the Amalfi Coast
Italy is full on wonders both natural and mad-made, but the Amalfi coast seems to be one of the most successful combinations of natural and artificial not only in the boot-shaped country, but perhaps in all of Europe. The Amalfi coast, in south-western Italy, is a region of extraordinary natural beauty paired with stunning medieval villages perched each and every way you look.The entire coast is a World Heritage Site, and whichever individual village you happen to visit, you can be sure to be able to find some truly unique sights. And since everybody who visits this portion of Italy ends up visiting more than a few places, here are some of the most beautiful attractions on the Amalfi Coast.
Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta, Positano
Positano
The charming village of Positano is one of the jewels of the Amalfi Coast, perched over an enclave on the face of a hill overlooking the sea. The village is visited by throngs of tourists each year, not because of specific attractions, but simply because the village is a splendid place to spend a holiday. The Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta church is, however, the chief attraction in the village.
The painted houses in Furore
The village of Furore is surrounded by magnificent scenery, and the fiord in which it is located has some very interesting attractions, like the Paper Mill or the house of Anna Magnani. One of the most stunning attractions are the houses of the village, many of which have been covered in colorful murals.
The Cloister of Paradise, Amalfi
Amalfi
The town of Amalfi, the beating heart of the region, is a must-see for anyone visiting the coast. The small town is chock full of attractions large and small, but if you are interested in history, one of the first places you should visit is the beautiful Cloister of Paradise, a 13th century cloister with magnificent murals, paintings and mosaics.
Villa Cimbrone, Ravello
The famed gardens of the Villa Cimbrone are the most spectacular of their kind on the Amalfi coast. A narrow winding road winds its way up to the villa, which is perched on a cliff called cimbronium. The villa used to be a monastery in the 17th century, and the gardens were added by the British baron who bought the place in the 1900s.
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Conca dei Marini, photo Maria Rosaria Sannino
Conca dei Marini’s interesting geography with many fjords and gulfs make it a thoroughly enchanting destination, but the natural assets of the village don’t steal any of the beauty of the man-made structures like the church of San Pancrazio, whose courtyard has a stunning view of the Amalfi coast.
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