Duomo di Amalfi
Amalfi
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The story
At the top of a steep stairway, the striped Arab-Norman façade; beneath the altar rest the relics of Saint Andrew, brought here from Constantinople.
Access
€ cloister
The story
The Duomo of Amalfi, the cathedral of Sant'Andrea (Saint Andrew), dominates the centre of the town from the top of a long stairway. Its origins date to the tenth century, when Duke Mansone I began its construction beside an older church; over the centuries the complex grew in Romanesque and Arab-Norman forms, a national monument and symbol of the power of the ancient maritime Republic.
What to see
The façade with bands and interlaced arches at the top of the stairway is the symbol-image of Amalfi. Inside, beneath the altar, rest the relics of Saint Andrew the apostle, patron of the town. Beside it, the Cloister of Paradise (Chiostro del Paradiso) — a visit in itself — completes the monumental complex.
Tips
The stairway is steep: take your time to climb and for the view over the square. The cathedral is a place of worship: suitable dress. The monumental complex (cloister, crypt, museum) generally has its own ticket, separate from access to the church: enquire on site. Amalfi is explored on foot.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Duomo of Amalfi dedicated to?
To Saint Andrew the apostle, patron of the town, whose relics are kept beneath the altar.
Since when does the Duomo of Amalfi exist?
Its origins date to the tenth century, with construction begun by Duke Mansone I from 987, then enlarged over the centuries.
Is the Cloister of Paradise included in the visit of the Duomo?
The Cloister of Paradise is part of the monumental complex, with its own access and ticket separate from the cathedral.
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