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Amalfi

Amalfi, situated at the mouth of the Valley of the Mills, with its characteristic groups of houses clinging to the rocks, overlooks the sea. It is a maze of narrow alleyways comprised of archways, portals and ancient towers that stand guard over the town.

The origin of the town date back to the IV century. During late medieval times Amalfi became an independent maritime republic, rich and opulent due to intense trade and cultural exchanges with the Arab and Byzantine world. The city was renowned for its trade and diplomatic relations throughout the Mediterranean, Flavio Gioia’s invention and development of the marine compass and the “Amalfitan Tables” - the first maritime legal code. It was also during this time that mills of Amalfi began to produce paper rather than parchment. The paper was used for all the official acts and documents of the Court of the Duchy of Naples. The particular variety of Amalfitan lemon “the Sfusato Amalfitano” crossed the borders of Europe, and was exported throughout the world.

The architectural and artistic values of its monuments and historical buildings, the indescribable beauty of its landscapes, its folklore and traditions have made, and still make, Amalfi a place without comparison, so much so that it has been said: “For an Amalfitan the day he goes to heaven is just like any other day”.

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You might also be interested in reading about the following Amalfi topics: Churches (1)Discount Offers (1)Fishmongers (2)Restaurants (1)Tour Companies (1)

Other towns in the area: Positano, Ravello, Minori, Atrani, Maiori, Praiano, Conca dei Marini, Furore, Montepertuso, Vietri sul Mare, Albori, Torello, Nocelle, Pogerola

You might also be interested in reading about the following Amalfi topics:
Churches (1) Discount Offers (1)
Fishmongers (2) Restaurants (1)
Tour Companies (1)