The Amalfi Coast
The Amalfi coast is located along the Tyrrhenian coast of southern Italy, just south of Naples. It is an area of great natural beauty, characterized by agricultural terraces for the cultivation of historic vineyards and orchards, and by coastal towns of immense architectural and artistic value, including Amalfi and Ravello.
The Amalfi Coast stands as a wonderful example of a Mediterranean landscape with extraordinary natural and cultural value. It is a unique landscape in the world, beautifully designed by deep bays, jagged inlets, steep overhangs, and small historic villages perched dramatically on the mountain cliffs.
UNESCO World Heritage Site
The designated Unesco site area includes twelve distinct municipalities and multiple historical and artistic testimonies that represent the identity of its ancient origins: from the preserved Roman villas of Minori and Positano dating from the 1st century AD, to medieval public and private architecture.
The cultural heritage spans from the precious goldsmith and handicraft artifacts safely kept in local churches and museums, to the naturalistic wonders of the lush Valle dei Mulini and the iconic majolica domes of Vietri sul Mare, a shining symbol of a world-famous ceramic craftsmanship.
Everywhere you look, traditional lemon gardens dot the landscape. Throughout the year, they punctuate the dark green of the foliage with bright yellow streaks along the sides of the mountain that plunges toward the sea. Here, the landscape merges seamlessly with the shifting colors of the water, which along this spectacular coast constantly change between shades of turchino blue, deep indigo, and brilliant emerald.
