Amalfi Coast Specialty Attractions
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Specialty Attractions in Amalfi Coast, SA, Campania.
Cloister of Paradise (Chiostro del Paradiso)
To the left of Amalfi's Duomo lies the Cloister of Paradise, where Amalfi's elite reside in a city for the dead. The 800-year-old graveyard is characterized by fragments of Cosmatesque mosaics, a specialty of the region, scattered columns and statues marking sarcophagi and, an intriguing crypt for a faceless priest.
Emerald Grotto
In the bay of Conca dei Marini, this cave is one of the many natural wonders of Campania's coast. The emerald colour of the water is created by refraction of light off the walls of the channel leading in to the grotto, and, once inside, stalactites and stalagmites of all shapes and sizes add to the eerie effect. The grotto must be entered by boat, and only if the sea is at a safe level.
Palazzo Murat
The courtyard of the Palazzo Murat is one of the most expertly landscaped and well-maintained gardens in all of Italy. The palace is where Joachim Murat, designated King of Naples in 1808 by brother-in-law Napoleon, spent his summers relaxing, and he set the standard for style.
Fjord of Furore
The famous fjord of Furore divides the village into coastal and mountain towns. Ancient steps have remained the only connection between the beach and the cliffs for hundreds of years.
San Francesco
The 14th-century, Arab-inspired cloisters are celebrated every summer with song at the church of San Francesco. Its arches and columns create an evocative atmosphere for the city's annual music festival, and familiar songs sound even more beautiful than usual. The 16th century portal is also a point of interest, as is the church's altarpiece, which depicts St. Francis receiving the Stigmata.
