Amalfi
It is hard to grasp that pretty little Amalfi, with its sun-filled piazzas and small beach, was once a maritime superpower with a population of more than 70,000. For one thing, it’s not a big place – you can easily walk from one end to the other in about 20 minutes. For another, there are very few historical buildings of note. The explanation is chilling: most of the old city, and its inhabitants, simply slid into the sea during an earthquake in 1343.
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Discover the best attractions in Amalfi from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
- Attraction in AmalfiMuseo della Carta
- Attraction in AmalfiCattedrale di Sant’Andrea
- Attraction in RavelloVilla Cimbrone
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Attraction in AmalfiGrotta dello Smeraldo - Attraction in CampaniaBaia di Ieranto
- Attraction in SorrentoMarina Grande
- Attraction in SorrentoChiesa & Chiostro di San Francesco
- Attraction in PositanoChiesa di Santa Maria Assunta
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Amalfi travel tips from Lonely Planet experts
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Best Things to Do
The Amalfi Coast is one of Italy's most gorgeous stretches of shoreline. Here are the top things to do in and around its historic villages and towns.
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Best Time to Visit
The Amalfi Coast is a magical Italian destination. Use this guide to time your trip so you can see it in all of the best ways.
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Things to Know
These smart tips will come in ever so handy on your next trip to this incredible strip of Italian seaside.
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Transportation
The Amalfi Coast has many spectacular vistas but getting to them can be a challenge. Here's how to navigate its winding coast roads and endless steps.
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Money and Costs
The Amalfi Coast is Italy at its most luxe. Make it more affordable with these tips on cheaper base cities and dining, public transport and smart travel timing.
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Best Places to Visit
The Amalfi Coast brings you glinting majolica domes, pastel villages and lovely lemon groves. Here are the best places to visit during your trip.
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Amalfi and beyond
- destinationSorrento Peninsula
- destinationSorrento
- destinationPositano
- destinationRavello
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destinationPraiano - destinationMassa Lubrense
- destinationMinori
- destinationVietri sul Mare
