The bronze statue of Flavio Gioia stands in the square that bears his name, near the harbor of Amalfi. He is depicted as a mariner, holding a compass in his hand to commemorate his traditional, if contested, reputation as the inventor of…
Essential Amalfi
This walk climbs from Amalfi's historic seaside square and grand cathedral to traditional paper mills and scenic lemon groves, finishing in the lush nature reserve above.
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1. Statue Dedicated to Flavio Gioia (Amalfi)
2. Piazza Duomo
Piazza Duomo is defined by its monumental staircase of sixty-two steps that rise steeply from the cobbles to the facade of the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. This grand climb is the centerpiece of the square, an open space that has served as…
3. Pasticceria Pansa Amalfi
Pasticceria Pansa sits at the foot of the Cathedral of Saint Andrew in the center of Amalfi. Founded by Andrea Pansa in eighteen thirty, this establishment remains one of the oldest pastry shops in the region, recognized by the…
4. Saint Andrew's Fountain Amalfi
The Saint Andrew's Fountain is an ornate white Carrara marble monument carved in seventeen sixty to honor the patron saint of Amalfi. You can identify the structure by the central statue of Saint Andrew holding the cross of his martyrdom,…
5. Cathedral of St Andrew Apostle
The Cathedral of Saint Andrew the Apostle dominates the Piazza del Duomo with a grand staircase of sixty-two stone steps leading to its entrance. Its facade, rebuilt in eighteen ninety-one, features a bold pattern of striped marble and…
6. Paradise Cloister
The Paradise Cloister, or Chiostro del Paradiso, is defined by its series of interlaced pointed arches that rest upon one hundred and twenty slender, twinned marble columns. Tucked beside the Amalfi Cathedral, this four-sided portico was…
7. Paper Museum
The Paper Museum in Amalfi occupies a rugged, cave-like structure that dates back to the thirteenth century. It sits in the Valle dei Mulini, or Valley of the Mills, a name reflecting the area's history as a center for paper production…
8. Amalfi Lemon Experience
The Amalfi Lemon Experience is defined by the steep, terraced groves that climb the hillsides above Amalfi, where trees are shielded by traditional green and black nets to protect them from the winter weather. This site is managed by the…
9. Valle delle Ferriere
The Valle delle Ferriere is a deep, forested ravine carved into the Lattari Mountains, defined by the persistent flow of the Canneto River. This gorge preserves a distinct microclimate that supports rare, ancient plant life, including the…