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The Duomo - Piazza del Duomo. The cathedral is named after Sant'Andrea, who's remains are buried inside the crypt. It dates back to the 11th century, but since then was rebuilt. Its bronze doors were made in Constantinople and its bell tower is from the 13th century. The cathedral is characterized by its black and white facade and mosaics. This is a sight not to be missed.
Civic Museum - Town Hall Piazza Municipio. This museum has a few interesting exhibits, including original manuscripts of the Tavoliere Amalfitane and relating to Flavio Gioia, Amalfi's most famous merchant adventurer. The museum is open Monday to Friday 8am to 2pm.
The Eerie Emerald Grotto - Located just out of Amalfi. This cavern, famouse for it's light effects, is a ceve filled with stalactites and stalagmites. This is an amazing sight to behold and is not to be missed when in Amalfi. You can visit the cave daily from 9am to 4pm, provided that the seas are calm enough for the boats to be able to land at the cave safely. |
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La Caravella - Amalfi - Via Matteo Camera 12. This restaurant is housed in an old stone building, that was a boatyard and marine warehouse in the 1400s. It is one of the best restaurants in town and is popular with locals and tourists alike. They serve a wide range of Italian dishes, such as spaghetti Caravella with seafood sauce; Scaloppini alla Caravella; and scialatielli.
Ristorante Luna Convento - Via Pantaleone Comite 33. This is one of the most popular restaurants in town, with tourists and locals alike. It is a grerat place to go for lunch and dinner, it's a good idea to reserve a table for dinner as it tends to get very busy. They serve a range of local dishes, concentrating on seafood dishes.
Da Gemma - Located near the cathedral. This is one of Amalfi's best restaurants , and has been in the Grimaldi family for many generations. This is the place to go if you want to sample some of the traditional local cuisine, they serve dishes like the house speciality zuppa di pesce. |
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L'Africana - Located near the centre of town, this is one of the best night clubs in Amalfi. It is popular with a mixed crowd of locals and tourists. They play a range of music from dance to pop, you dance and have a great time. This is a good place to go and start sampling the night life on offer in Amalfi.
Il Pirata - Located near the waterfront. This is one of the most popular disco's in town, with it's lighted beach and great atmosphere. It is frequented by a mixed crowd of locals and tourists, who are looking for a good time. This is the place to go if you're looking to dnace and have fun, while meeting some of the locals. |
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| Spiaggia Fornillo - This is the best beach in Amalfi and is very popular in summer with people from Italy and all over the world. The soft sandy beaches are a perfect place to relax and catch a tan, or go for a swim and take a boat ride. There are some cafes and restaurants near the beach, so you can go and grab a bite to eat or have drink. |
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| Piazza del Duomo - This saquare is the heart of Amalfi and is surrounded by many of it's attractions, including the Duomo. This is a great place to relax and take a break from sightseeing, just enjoying the rich history that the town has come from. |
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