The Cathedral of Saint Andrew sits at the top of a steep, sixty-two step staircase, its facade glowing with gold-leaf mosaics that depict Christ and the apostles. Inside this ninth-century structure lies the crypt of Saint Andrew, whose…
Quiet Path to Atrani
Skip the busy coastal highway and follow ancient pedestrian paths and stairways from Amalfi to tiny Atrani. This scenic walk winds through quiet piazzas, medieval covered alleys, and historical seafaring landmarks of Italy's smallest town.
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1. Cathedral of St Andrew Apostle
2. Piazza Municipio
A gray stone facade fronts the Piazza Municipio, tucked neatly into the hillside away from the main coastal road. This square acts as the city’s quiet administrative heart, far removed from the bustle of the nearby beach. Here, the hum of…
3. Salita San Lorenzo del Piano
The Salita San Lorenzo del Piano is a narrow, steep stone staircase that slices directly into the dense vertical fabric of Amalfi. It is defined by its deep, shaded tunnel-like passages created by the buildings leaning overhead. Centuries…
4. Via San Simone
The white archway spanning Via San Simone creates a tunnel of shadows amidst the sun-drenched stone of Amalfi. This passage once served as the primary entrance to the monastic complex dedicated to Saint Simeon, which provided shelter to…
5. Piazza Umberto I
Piazza Umberto I sits at the mouth of the Dragone Valley, marked by a low stone wall that keeps the tides of the Mediterranean from washing over the cafe tables. It remains the only open square in Atrani, serving as the town’s living room…
6. Via Supportico Marinella
Via Supportico Marinella is a narrow, stone-vaulted tunnel that pierces directly through the foundations of the ancient houses in Atrani. It functions as a public passageway, effectively acting as an urban artery that links the upper…
7. Collegiate Church of Saint Mary Magdalene 'Penitente'
The Collegiate Church of Saint Mary Magdalene features a bright, majolica-tiled cupola that glows against the sheer rock face of Mount Civita. Built in twelve seventy-four on the site of a medieval castle, the church serves as the primary…
8. Spiaggia di Atrani
Atrani is a jagged slice of beach hemmed in by sheer limestone cliffs and the tightly packed stone houses of the village. It is the smallest municipality in Italy by land area, pushed into the narrow mouth of the Dragone Valley. For…