About this experience
Amalfi with its breathtaking sea views, lace streets, beautiful churches, fruit trees, and exquisite cuisine was a favored relaxation spot for Roman patricians many centuries ago. I will help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of antiquity and the Middle Ages, explore the nooks of Amalfi's history and its main architectural masterpiece – the Cathedral of St. Andrew the Apostle, where famous Christian relics are kept.
What to Expect
Cathedral of St. Andrew the Apostle: architectural landmark of Amalfi
We will meet at one of the squares of Amalfi, named after a famous inventor, and pass through the ancient 11th-century gates to the Cathedral of St. Andrew the Apostle – the city's main attraction and pilgrimage center. Here, you will see one of the oldest basilicas on the Amalfi Coast, which has been rebuilt several times and combines elements of Romanesque, Byzantine, Gothic, and Baroque architecture. We will visit the monastery courtyard decorated with marble columns, descend to the crypt of St. Andrew the Apostle, often visited by Orthodox pilgrims. And then we will discuss the history of European architecture in the Cathedral.
The city's history on ancient alleyways
Strolling through thousand-year-old narrow streets, you will examine the historical architecture of Amalfi and learn about the important events of past eras, the Crusades of the Amalfitans, city legends, and miracles. We will visit a factory producing the famous Amalfi paper, which in the past brought huge profits to the republic. We will walk through the ancient Dukov square and inspect the historical arsenal from the time of the dukes, where medieval trade ships were built. And we can conclude the tour with a cup of aromatic Amalfi coffee!
