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A beautiful, small, narrow village on the steep, rocky coast. Amafi is best reached by boat.

To reach the cathedral, you first have to climb 62 steps.

The entrance fee is money well spent, as the cathedral itself is well worth a visit. The church's decoration, with its magnificent wall and ceiling paintings and mosaics, is worth seeing.

Amalfi holds centuries of history in its folds of stone and sea. Born in Roman times, passed through the hands of the Byzantines and Lombards, in the Middle Ages it became one of the powerful Maritime Republics, an undisputed protagonist of trade in the Mediterranean between the 9th and 11th centuries. Today, its splendor is told by the narrow streets that climb between colorful houses, the ruined towers and the remains of ancient fortifications: living traces of a past that still whispers between the walls.

Overlooking the sea, the collegiate church of Santa Maria Maddalena has stood since 1274 on the remains of an ancient fortress, as a sign of gratitude for the liberation of the village from the Saracens. Its rococo façade, unique on the coast, is a little gem. Every 22nd July, the feast of the saint enlivens the town with an evocative procession and the scent of the “sarchiapone”, a long pumpkin stuffed and baked in the oven, queen of the table.

Amalfi Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Sant’Andrea, houses not only precious relics but also stories steeped in legend. It is said that in 1218 Saint Francis of Assisi came here to pay homage to the apostle and his relics. The charm of the place won him over to the point of remaining in Amalfi for two years. It was during that period that he founded a convent, initially dedicated to Santa Maria degli Angeli, which later took the name of Sant’Antonio.

Be careful of heavy vehicles and sharp bends. For the rest, except on holidays, the coast can be driven with ease but never exceed the speed limit.

Delicious and freshly squeezed, the perfect stop after the sweaty climb from Positano. The view is not to be sniffed at either!