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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.

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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.