2. The Amalfi coast became part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites thanks to its beautiful
landscape formed by sea and mountains.
The UNESCO’s area includes thirteen towns which go from Vietri to Positano.
3. It has been settled by human communities since the early Middle Ages. Some towns still
keep architectural and artistic works of great significance.
The byzantine influence during
the VI-V centuries can be seen in
the Amalfi’s Cathedral.
When Normans conquered the coast
in 1136, they left a huge print with
the construction of several sighting
towers.
4. The name of the Coast comes from the most important town situated there: Amalfi,
built in the IV century. Amalfi became one of the four maritime Republics during the X
century. It started with commerce between the countries near the Tyrrhenian Sea.
5. Amalfi Coast is so beautiful with its art
and especially the encounter of sea and
mountains that it became one of the
most visited places in Italy. Each year
millions of tourists come to see the
amazing landscape and try some typical
products.
6. A typical product of the Amalfi Coast is
“limoncello”, a sweet alcoholic beverage
which is obtained from the famous lemons
of the coast. It is said that his origins date
back to XV century.
Another important aspect of the coast is
the production of ceramic and pottery.
The masterpieces usually represent some
aspects of the zone and they’re full of
bright colours.
