Things to do in Amalfi
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Cattedrale di Sant’Andrea
Dominating Piazza del Duomo, the iconic Cattedrale di Sant’Andrea makes an imposing sight at the top of its sweeping flight of stairs. The cathedral dates in part from the early 10th century, although its distinctive striped facade has been rebuilt twice, most recently at the end of the 19th century. It’s a melange of architectural styles: the two-toned masonry is largely Sicilian Arabic-Norman while the less impressive interior is pure baroque. In high season, entrance between 10am and 5pm is through the adjacent Chiostro del Paradiso.
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Grotta dello Smeraldo
Four kilometres west of Amalfi, Conca dei Marini is home to the Grotta dello Smeraldo, a haunting cave named after the eerie emerald colour that emanates from the seawater. SITA buses regularly pass the car park above the cave entrance (from where you take a lift or stairs down to the rowing boats). Alternatively, boat service is available from Amalfi (€14 return) at 9am and 3.30pm. Allow 1.5 hours for the round trip.
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Osteria da Luisella
Great food, great people-watching and an atmospheric setting make this a winner. Grab a table under the arches and sit back to some fresh-off-the-boat seafood. The menu varies, but if they’re on, the warm seafood salad and the cassuola (octopus stew) are scrumptious. Herbivores might go for the caporalessa, a tasty baked concoction of aubergines, tomatoes and cheese.
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Trattoria da Baracca
Touristy and over the top with its stripy blue awnings and maritime paraphernalia, this cheery trattoria serves excellent seafood. The scialatiella con vongole e zucchini (pasta ribbons with clams and courgettes) is delicious and the fish soup something of a local celebrity. If you don't like fish, play safe with lasagne and gnocchi alla sorrentina.
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Trattoria Il Mulino
A TV-in-the-corner, kids-running-between-the-tables sort of place, this is about as authentic a trattoria as you’ll find in Amalfi. The menu features the usual pizzas, pasta and seafood, but the food is tasty and the prices honest. The scialatiella alla pescatore (pasta ribbons with prawns, mussels, tomato and parsley) is fabulous.
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Ristorante La Caravella
One of the few places in Amalfi where you pay for the food rather than the location, this celebrated dining den serves a mix of simple, soulful classics and regional grub with a nouvelle twist – think black ravioli with cuttlefish ink, scampi and ricotta. The 15,000-label wine list is an aficionado’s dream.
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Boat Operators
For all its seafaring history, Amalfi's main beach is not a particularly appealing place to swim. If you're really intent on a dip, think about hiring a boat. You'll find a number of boat operators along Lungomare dei Cavalieri, charging about around €50 for a couple of hours.
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Trattoria San Giuseppe
Whether for huge helpings of pasta or wood-fired pizza, this back-alley trattoria is an atmospheric spot. The occasional whiff of antique drains might be a bit too atmospheric for those dining outside, but you can always try the fan-cooled interior.
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Arsenale
Harking back to Amalfi’s days as a great maritime republic, the cavernous Arsenale was once the town’s main shipbuilding depot. Today it’s used to host temporary exhibitions – opening hours vary according to what’s on.
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Museo della Carta
Housed in a 13th-century paper mill (the oldest in Europe), it lovingly preserves the original paper presses, which are still in full working order, as you’ll see during the 15-minute guided tour (in English).
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Dolcería dell’Antíco Portico
Run by celebrated pastry chef, Tiziano Mita, head here for modern twists on trad sweets – think sfogliatelle in the form of a trullo (conical roofed building unique to Puglia).
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Museo Civico
In the town hall, the one-room Museo Civico contains the Tavole Amalfitane, an ancient manuscript draft of Amalfi’s maritime code, and other historical documents.
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Regatta of the Four Ancient Maritime Republics
The Regatta of the Four Ancient Maritime Republics, which rotates between Amalfi, Venice, Pisa and Genoa, is held on the first Sunday in June. Amalfi's turn comes round again in 2009.
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Chiostro del Paradiso
To the left of the Cattedrale di Sant’Andrea's porch, the pint-sized Chiostro del Paradiso was built in 1266 to house the tombs of Amalfi’s prominent citizens.
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Skin-Divers Pilgrimage
Every 24 December and 6 January, skin-divers from all over Italy make a pilgrimage to the ceramic presepe submerged in the Grotta dello Smeraldo.
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Naples Airport to Amalfi Private Arrival Transfer
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Travel from Naples Airport, Railway Station or hotel to your chosen Amalfi Hotel. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is a priva…Not LP reviewed
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Amalfi to Naples Airport Private Departure Transfer
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Travel from your Amalfi Hotel to Naples Airport, Railway Station or hotel. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is a private tran…Not LP reviewed
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Pizzeria Donna Stella
A laid-back pizzeria hidden in the quiet back alleys, this tiny place is a a world apart from the bigger, slicker joints on Amalfi's main thoroughfares. Alongside the very good pizzas, dishes of the day are chalked up on a blackboard. Typically, these might include sausage and broccoli, grilled steak or salad.
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