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Marina di VietriMarina is the first promenade set into the rocks of the Lattari Mountains along the divine Amalfi Coast. Hamlet of Vietri sul Mare, Marina is reachable going through Via Costabile, also known as "discesa di Sant'Antonio" - where you will find the local tourist information desk as well – which is very steep, indeed. On your arrival to Marina di Vietri, you will suddenly notice the church dedicated to St Antonio da Padova, founded in 1607, where once was annexed the monastery to home the conventual friars; later suppressed and turned into an orphanage (1864). The church's high altar shows a marvellous painting representing St Antonio (1720). You will be able to admire a lovely ceramic floor and marble balustrade. If you are keen in rural sacred art, then have a look at the delightful church of St Maria di Portosalvo, whose date of foundation is still unknown. A simple plant with a nave and two side aisles, a beautiful cupola at the centre of the transept and seven altars. There you will see the eighteenth-century statue of St Francesco da Paola. The third church you may be interested in has been built in honour of Madonna dell'Arco (1743). The majolica floor is the evoking background of a ceramic icon portraying the Virgin. This church has been inhabited for years by an hermit who used to inform the population of the fishermen coming back home and eventual incoming dangers just ringing the bells. Marina di Vietri is much more than this... charming beaches, panoramic sea views, unique landscapes and genuine fish-based local cuisine! Other towns in the area: Agerola, Albori, Amalfi, Atrani, Cetara, Conca dei Marini, Erchie, Furore, Maiori, Minori, Montepertuso, Nocelle, Pogerola, Positano, Praiano, Ravello, Scala, Torello, Tramonti, Vietri sul MareYou might also be interested in reading about the following Marina di Vietri topics:
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