| Atrani, away from traffic is a
fishing village with character. It is also noted as the smallest town
in Italy. The white houses with flower adorned balconies are built
on on the slopes of the mountains. A quiet town with not that much
happening, just a pleasure to walk in and enjoy the sights. |
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When Amalfi
was a republic, Atrani used to be the residence of the noblest families.
Here the Dogi were crowned and buried. Atrani was completely destroyed
by the Pisani army but rose again in 1135.
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| Atrani located half-way between Amalfi and our hotel.
At the top of the hill in the photo to the left is the "tunnel" which
we must walk through. Us, buses, trucks and screaming motorbikes! |
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The Collegiata of Santa Maria Maddalena (1274)
was built in this period and then beared several modifications. Its
front is in southern italian barocco style, its dome and its bell tower
soon became the symbol of this small sea town. The church encloses
a work by the painter Andrea da Salerno, l' "Incredulità di
San Tommaso". |
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| The ancient church of San Salvatore
de' Birecto (century XI) stands beneath the Piazzetta, the central
square that thanks to its atmosphere can without doubt be compared
with the well known square of Capri |
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