Follow the sign to Amalfi. | Photo by Laura Thayer
Mediterranean and vied with the likes of Venice, Pisa and Genoa. In the Piazza Duomo, the heart of Amal- fi, the colorful Cathedral of St. Andrew sits atop a sweeping staircase. It is one of southern Italy’s most spectacular churches, so plan time to visit the cathe- dral’s museum, the Cloister of Paradise and a glim- mering crypt dedicated to St. Andrew. Te mountain valley provided the perfect setting for papermak- ing, and the ruins of paper mills high above Amalfi are testament to a once thriving industry. Visit the Museo della Carta set in an ancient paper mill to learn more about the history of paper making in Amalfi (
www.museodellacarta.it). Stop in La Scuderia del Duca to find locally produced paper transformed into fine stationary and gifts to take home a piece of history. (
www.carta-amalfi.com).
AMALFI – FROM MEDIEVAL GLORY TO MODERN DAY CHARM Nestled in a valley and surrounded by soaring moun- tains, it’s hard to imagine that the quaint town of Amalfi was a great maritime Republic in the Middle Ages, with a fleet of trading ships that crisscrossed the
POSITANO – ESCAPE TO THE VERTICAL CITY Life in Positano is unimaginable without steps. As you climb up and down the steps through town, you’ll see why it’s called the Vertical City – perhaps not always affectionately! Put on comfortable walk- ing shoes and know there are plenty of fine stops
Fornillo Beach in Positano. Photo by Laura Thayer
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