Things To Do in Amalfi
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Amalfi Attractions
From the 9th to the 11th century, the seafaring Republic of Amalfi rivaled the great maritime powers of Genoa and Venice, and its maritime code, the Tavole Amalfitane, was followed in the Mediterranean for centuries. This document is on view in the Civic Museum (Museo Civico), in Town Hall on Piazza Municipio ((tel) 089-8736211; free admission; open Mon–Fri 8am–1pm). Amalfi enjoys some prominence today as the major resort on the Amalfi Drive, tidily tucked between the slope of the steep Lattari mountains and the Bay of Salerno, where narrow public beaches flank the harbor.
The Duomo, Piazza del Duomo ((tel) 089-871059), evokes Amalfi’s rich past with a black-and-white facade and mosaics, sitting atop a monumental staircase. The Cloister of Paradise (Chiostro del Paradiso), to the left of the entrance, is decidedly Moorish, with a whitewashed quadrangle of interlaced arches and brightly colored geometric mosaics.
The tourist office (www.amalfitouristoffice.it; (tel) 089-871107) is in Palazzo di Città, Corso delle Repubbliche Marinare 19. It’s open Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm and 2 to 6pm, Saturday 9am to noon. In winter, it is only open in the mornings.
- Historic Site
Arsenale Marinaro
It was here, at the Republic of Amalfi's shipyard, that the vessels which maintained power over the Mediterranean in the Middle Ages were constructed. Established in the 11th century, the shipyard was restored in the 13th century and in its heyday it produced galleys up to 40m (131… - Religious Site
Duomo
This superb example of Arabo-Norman architecture dates to the 9th century, when the Republic of Amalfi was just rising to power. The majestic facade is decorated with a mosaic of gold leaf and majolica; the magnificent bronze doors were made in Constantinple in the 11th century, and…
Amalfi Nightlife
Summer is entertainment time in Amalfi, and musical events are held throughout town. Among the most striking are the piano and vocal concerts held in the Chiostro del Paradiso (Piazza del Duomo, off the Duomo's atrium) July through September on Friday evenings.
The town's other key entertainment is visiting one of its many pleasant cafes to sip an aperitivo or enjoy a gelato. On Piazza Duomo, try Bar Francese, Piazza Duomo 20 (tel. 089-871049), with its elegant seating and excellent pastries. Overlooking the sea is Gran Caffè di Amalfi, Corso Repubbliche Marinare (tel. 089-871047; www.bargrancaffeamalfi.it), a standout for an aperitivo. Gelateria Porto Salvo, Piazza Duomo 22 (tel. 089-871636; closed Jan-Mar), is one of the best gelaterie on this coast -- try the mandorla candita (candied almond) flavor. Pasticceria Pansa, Piazza Duomo 40 (tel. 089-871065; closed Tues), has been creating delicious sweets since 1830; try their torta caprese or sticky, lemon-flavoured delizia al limone.
