The Piazza del Duomo and the Cathedral of Sant'Andrea are the heart of the town. The cathedral, with its Arab-Norman striped façade and bronze doors cast in Constantinople, is extraordinary. The Cloister of Paradise (Chiostro del Paradiso), reached through the cathedral, is one of the most serene spaces on the coast.
The Valle dei Mulini (Valley of the Mills) behind the town is the site of Amalfi's historic paper-making industry, which dates to the 13th century. The Paper Museum (Museo della Carta) is housed in a working mill and offers a genuine local counterweight to the coastal glamour of Positano.
Travel Intensity: easy-to-moderate. The main piazza and cathedral area are accessible. The town's back streets and the valley walk involve some steps and inclines.
From Naples, Amalfi is further east than Positano along the coast road. Journey time from Naples is typically 2–2.5 hours in good conditions via Sorrento and the coastal road. This is the most time-intensive of the Amalfi Coast towns to reach from Naples — factor this into return timing carefully.
Highlights
- Cathedral of Sant'Andrea — Arab-Norman façade and Byzantine bronze doors
- Cloister of Paradise — medieval marble columns and Arab-Norman arches
- Piazza del Duomo — the lively civic heart of the town
- Valle dei Mulini and the historic paper-making tradition
Tips
- The cathedral interior and cloister may require a modest admission fee — check current details
- Amalfi is further from Naples than Positano — allow extra road time on the outward and return journeys
- The piazza is best in the early morning before tour groups arrive
- Check current transport times — the coastal road can be slow at any time of year