Amalfi town & cathedral

Where it is & how to get there

• By ferry: Amalfi is the main ferry hub of the coast.
• By bus: SITA buses from Sorrento and Salerno stop in Piazza Flavio Gioia.
• Cathedral: Climb 62 steps from Piazza del Duomo.

The story of Amalfi

Between the 9th and 11th centuries, Amalfi was a powerful maritime republic trading across the Mediterranean, from North Africa to Constantinople. Its sailors helped spread the use of the compass in Europe.

The Cathedral of Sant'Andrea, with its striped Arab-Norman façade, holds relics of St Andrew. Beside it, the Cloister of Paradise shows Arab-influenced arches. The town is also famous for handmade paper and lemons.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• The ferries between the villages leave from Amalfi's harbour.
• Visit the Cloister of Paradise for its Arab-Norman arches.
• See the Paper Museum to learn about Amalfi's historic paper mills.

What's around Amalfi

• Cloister of ParadiseBeside the cathedral.
• Paper MuseumHistoric paper mill.
• AtraniTiny village a 10-minute walk away.
• RavelloHilltop town with famous gardens.

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