What to see in Amalfi from the sights for 1-3 days of rest? Consider all the most interesting places worth visiting on your own or on an excursion with a Russian guide, find out ticket prices, schedule and draw up a walking route.
Italy is one of the most popular countries in the world, where hundreds of thousands of tourists flock every year. Amalfi was chosen by the majority of celebrities and this is quite understandable.
It seems that this place is just created for an amazing holiday by the sea in Italy. A small port city located on the shores of the Gulf of Salerno. The water here is unusually clear with carefully soothing waves. The hot sun warms the pebble beaches with its warmth. A stunning mix of deciduous, orange and lemon trees protect the multi-colored roofs of miniature snow-white houses from the midday heat.
The city is also attractive because it rightfully occupies a leading place in the list of world resorts with historical value. Amalfi is one of the few resort sites where summer beach holidays can be combined with exploration of ancient artifacts and buildings.
According to the information, the history of the picturesque town begins in the middle of the first millennium AD.
Today, the city, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasts a population of 6,000, romance and wonderful Mediterranean vegetation.
What to see in Amalfi first?
This region is definitely worth a visit, even for the crazy amount of all kinds of buildings, including those created by nature itself. What can you see in Amalfi in 1 day? If time is extremely limited, then we advise you to stay at the beauty of the beaches and, of course, on Cathedral of St. Andrew the First-Called.
Some interesting facts:
- located in the main square, Piazza Duomo, so a visit to the Cathedral can be easily combined with a pleasant walk in the fresh air;
- since 1208, the building has kept the relics of the Saint on the ground floor;
- Andrew the First-Called is considered the patron saint of fishermen;
- near the altar in the crypt is a statue - the brainchild of Michelangelo himself;
- the main bronze gate was created in 1060 and brought from Constantinople.
The architecture of the Cathedral is composed of elements taken from Byzantium, Tuscany and Mauritania. The ticket price is 3 €, the doors are open from 09:00 to 21:00.
You can end the first evening with a leisurely stroll through the small streets. On one of the squares there is a monument to the captain Flavio Joya... The Italians honor this person primarily because he not only used the compass, but also significantly improved it. The monument is located on the square of the same name. Next, we book a table in a restaurant overlooking the coast and relax while enjoying the sunset.
Where to visit in 2 days?
Where to go for a walk in Amalfi if vacationers plan to stay here for several days? We have selected the most interesting places that you can visit slowly in 2-3 days together or with a family.
What to see in Amalfi on your own:
- Cuistro del Paradiso Museumlocated near the main Cathedral. An amazing place created in the Moorish style in the 13th century. The charming open-air park is ideal for leisurely exploration activities. A huge number of massive columns, Arabic frescoes, cosmatesco mosaics, statues and much more. There is also a crypt in which the relics of Andrew the First-Called are kept. The ticket price is 2.5 € for adults and 1 € for children. The attraction is open from 09:00 to 19:00.
- Municipal Museum Museo Civico... What better way to tell about the city than a similar place. The building is located on the first floor of the City Hall. Here travelers will be able to see ancient laws, various documents, including the code of sailors, which was used until the 16th century. An interesting place where all the artifacts are associated with the history of Amalfi. You can enter for free from 08:30 to 13:00. The museum is closed on weekends.
- Villa Roma Antiquarium... An absolutely incredible place of the first century, where everything is shrouded in splendor and chic. It is a typical villa of that time, although it has been partially preserved. After the eruption of Vesuvius, part of the structure was lost forever. However, this does not prevent her from being beautiful to this day. Collections of local artifacts were created by craftsmen back in the 6th century BC. The visit is possible from 09:00 to 19:00. The villa is located at: Via Santa Lucia, 84010 in the Minori area, tel +39 089 852 893. The ticket price is 4 euros.
- Compass Museum or Arsenal... Located next to the city beach. Here in the 11th century ships were built for the entire republic. Today you can see 10 surviving piers of those centuries and visit a museum with a huge collection of marine themes. Ticket price 5 euros, address: Largo Cesareo Console 3. Opening hours from 11 to 18 hours (weekend Saturday and Monday).
What to do in Amalfi with kids?
- What could be more fun for a child than beaches, sailing on a yacht, and swimming in the sea? For two days in Amalfi, you can see not only the sights, but also visit the main beach, preferably in the morning. An entertaining entertainment will be not only pampering in the Tyrrhenian Sea, but also a walk along it. Inspection of the city from the water, as well as stories about pirates, beautiful sirens and Poseidon, will definitely be interesting for a child. There are no problems with individual boat rental, you can go to the sites and book the option you want, prices start from 70 euros for 3 hours of riding. You can take scheduled boats that run every 20 minutes in different directions. For example, it costs 10 euros to get to Positano, 25 euros to Capri, and 18 euros to Sorento. Departure from the port, we buy tickets here.
- Routes of walks along the Amalfi coast by buses, cars, boats:
- The port city of snow-white pleases not only with buildings, but also with stunning natural "structures". Where to visit on the Amalfi Coast? In order to see the city in its full glory, it is definitely necessary to visit Emerald Port... An amazingly beautiful place located under water. In a huge cave, 24 meters high, you can observe a delightful weaving of rainbow canvas. It will be interesting for adults and children to see stalactites, stalagmites and other unusual minerals. You can go down here only by a special elevator, and directly in the cave you can swim by boat. The cost of the visit is 5 €.
Trip to Positano
What to see in Amalfi and Positano if the first town has already been thoroughly explored? For those who wish to explore the surroundings, a visit to Positano, created according to legend by Poseidon himself, will not be superfluous. The town is located just 40 minutes from Amalfi.
How to get from Amalfi to Positano? There are several ways:
- Ferry for 3-19 €. The journey takes about 40 minutes.
- The bus, the cost of which will cost about 5-8 €. The road takes the same amount as when traveling on water.
- The taxi will take you to your destination in 20 minutes. The price of the trip is 30-35 €.
The place where, according to legend, a huge number of ships sank, and all because of the deadly singing of the most beautiful sirens. The sweet-voiced maidens sang so deafeningly that the men went crazy.
Since Positano is a port city, the presence of wealthy merchants and noble persons was commonplace for these places. Soon, the city was overgrown with incredible architecture, its own coins and other luxuries.
We definitely recommend visiting the Neapolitan Palace King Gioacchino Murata... Today, the building houses a luxurious hotel that has completely preserved the ancient architecture, the cost of a room per night is from 39 thousand rubles. Also on the territory there is a magnificent botanical garden.
Another beautiful structure - Church of Santa Maria Augusta... The monumental building of the 13th century impresses with Byzantine architecture and domes with multi-colored majolica. It is this Saint who is considered the patroness of the city. An elegant landmark is located at Via Marina Grande 84017.The doors are open daily from 08:00 to 12:00 and then from 15:30 to 19:00.
- Video review of the city:
What to visit in the vicinity of Salerno?
For tourists interested in the question: "Where to go from Amalfi on excursions?", The answer is one - Salerno... The town is located in the southwestern part of the coast. Was one of the most powerful and noble republics in the 11th century AD.
If you travel on your own, you can get from Amalfi to Salerno by bus. This is the cheapest option. A single trip ticket will cost around € 2.50-2.90. If you plan to visit several cities, it is profitable to buy a daily pass for 7 €. The number of trips is not limited.
- Video review of the city:
Of the sights, the following can be distinguished (the location of objects, photos, the nuances of the visit, see the map below):
- Shopping street Via dei Mercanti.
- Painting Museum Museo Pinacoteca Provinciale... Located at: Via Mercanti, 63. Open from 09: 00-19: 45, closed on Mondays. The entrance is free.
- Museo Roberto Papi - Museum of Medicine, which is located at Via Trotula de Ruggiero, 23. It is open from 10: 00-13: 00 and from 16: 30-18: 30 except Mondays.
- Incredibly beautiful Via Duomo... The ticket price is 3 €.
- Cathedral Cathedral with the tomb of Pope Gregory VII... Located at Piazza Alfano 1. Open from 08:30 to 18:45 on weekdays, and on weekends from 13:00 to 18:00.
- Diocesan Museumlocated next to the Cathedral.
- Abbey of St. Benedict and an archaeological museum inside.
- Botanical medieval Minerva's gardenlocated at Vicolo Ferrante Sanseverino, 1. Receives visitors from 09:30 to 20:00. Price € 3.
- All sights of Salerno on the map:
Excursions in Amalfi with a Russian-speaking guide
Those who wish can book excursions along the Amalfi Coast in Russian from local guides through the Tripster service, which has been tested on ourselves and our readers several dozen times. Indeed, it is very convenient without advertising shopping trips during the trip to the sights, which is annoying when buying excursions, for example, from large tour operators.
The cognitive one-day tour lasts about 10 hours. The cost varies between 250-300 €. The tourist will get to know Positano, Ravello and Sorrento.
The heading about traveling to Italy will help you plan your vacation inexpensively and find out all the nuances that are important, especially for families with children on the seashore.
