Best of European Union » conca dei marini http://www.best-of-european-union.eu Travel through the most beautiful places in Europe Sun, 08 Sep 2013 13:36:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6 Amalfi Coast – the most beautiful coast in Italy http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2010/12/02/the-spectacular-amalfi-coast-in-campania-italy/ http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2010/12/02/the-spectacular-amalfi-coast-in-campania-italy/#comments Thu, 02 Dec 2010 19:17:44 +0000 Julius http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/?p=1476 Amalfitana Coast is located in the southern part of the Sorrento peninsula in Campania, Italy. The area attracts lots of tourists with hills rising from the beautiful beaches. From their peaks, you can enjoy spectacular panoramic views. At the slopes of the peaks there are located several romantic towns and villages (Amalfi, Positano, Maiori, Atrani, […]

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]]> Amalfitana Coast is located in the southern part of the Sorrento peninsula in Campania, Italy. The area attracts lots of tourists with hills rising from the beautiful beaches. From their peaks, you can enjoy spectacular panoramic views. At the slopes of the peaks there are located several romantic towns and villages (Amalfi, Positano, Maiori, Atrani, Minori, Ravello, Furore, Praiano, Conca dei Marini, Scala, Tramonti, Vietri sul Mare, Cetara, Agerola).

Amalfitana Coast has been inhabited since the early Middle Ages. There are many cities with important architectural monuments and works of art. The local people adapted to the terrain variety (the terraced vineyards, orchards in the valleys). The largest center of Amalfitana Coast is the historic town of Amalfi. The main monument is The Dome from 10th century. Another popular place is the village of Positano and Ravello romantic village with its beautiful gardens. Since 1997, Amalfitana Coast is a part of UNESCO World Heritage Site.


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