Best things to do in Amalfi

Amalfi's Absolute Essentials

Explore the historical and cultural core of Amalfi, centered around the iconic Piazza del Duomo. This selection highlights the town's religious heritage, including the 9th-century Basilica del Crocifisso and the Moorish-style Chiostro del Paradiso. Discover Amalfi’s industrial past at the Museo della Carta, a former 13th-century paper mill, or observe the 16th-century Torre Saracena watchtower. The list also covers the bustling harbor and the Baroque Fontana di Sant'Andrea, capturing the maritime and artistic essence of this UNESCO-listed coastline.

Amalfi's Absolute Essentials — Map

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Amalfi Coast

This marvellous stretch of nature and picturesque towns is a popular tourist destination in Italy.

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Amalfi Cathedral

Amalfi Cathedral is a medieval Roman Catholic cathedral in the Piazza del Duomo, Amalfi, Italy.

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Museo della Carta

Housed in a 13th-century paper mill, this museum demonstrates the traditional production of Amalfi's handmade paper using original medieval machinery and water-powered hammers.

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Chiostro del Paradiso

A 13th-century Moorish-style cloister featuring 120 slender marble columns and pointed arches. Originally built as a cemetery for Amalfi's nobility, it now houses ancient sarcophagi and fresco fragments.

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Fontana di Sant'Andrea

This 18th-century Baroque fountain features a marble statue of Saint Andrew, the city's patron saint, surrounded by figures of sea gods and symbolic maritime creatures.

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Amalfi Harbour

The primary arrival point for ferries and private boats, this active marina provides panoramic views of the town's vertical architecture and serves as the hub for coastal excursions.

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Basilica del Crocifisso - Museo Diocesiano

Located in the 9th-century original cathedral, this museum displays the Diocese's collection of medieval silver, religious artifacts, and 13th-century frescoes.

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Torre Saracena

A 16th-century stone watchtower built to defend the coastline against pirate raids. It is a well-preserved example of the historic fortification system common along the Amalfi Coast.

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