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A popular little resort, this town is surrounded by picturesque cliffs and offers an array of historic sites and great beaches.
Legend has it that Hercules fell in love with a mermaid named Amalfi. When her father opposed the affair, the beloved Amalfi decided to end her life and Hercules, heartbroken, decided to bury her on the most beautiful beach in the world and to name it for her: Amalfi.
Over the years, the area grew, becoming one of the four great sea powers of Italy. In Amalfi, the first sea laws were developed based on the century-old practices of the Mediterranean sailors. Flavio Goya, the inventor of the compass, was born here, and a statue of him peers out from the sea promenade to all four directions of the wind.
In the central square of the town, above a large flight of stairs, proudly stands the Duomo of Amalfi, the Amalfi Cathedral also known as the Saint Andrew Cathedral. The church was built in the 10th century in the Arab-Norman architectural style, a reminder of the town’s glorious past.
A pedestrian street begins from the Duomo Square. The climb up the hill is dotted with small and interesting shops, pizzerias, restaurants offering a daily menu of fresh seafood specialties, pastry shops, and small cafes that will introduce you to the "Delicia del Lemona"- an individual cake in the shape of a white dome with a delicious, refreshing lemon cream filling and a cherry on top.
Stay in one of the hotels in Amalfi and enjoy day excursions by the local SITA bus company or by speed boat from the small port to Sorrento, Capri, and even Naples. Spring and autumn are the ideal months for a vacation in Amalfi and the surrounding region. The summer season is hot, and the area is teeming with tourists from all over the world. In the winter, the weather is generally comfortable and suitable for a quiet, tranquil vacation.
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Nestled along the stunning Amalfi Coast in Italy, Amalfi captivates visitors with its rich history, impressive architecture, and the breathtaking beauty of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
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