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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