Amalfi Coast Excursions
Amalfi Cathedral
Amalfi Cathedral is a 9th-century Roman Catholic structure in the Piazza del Duomo, Amalfi, Italy. It is dedicated to the Apostle Saint Andrew. Predominantly of Arab-Norman Romanesque[citation needed] architectural style, it has been remodeled several times, adding Romanesque, Byzantine, Gothic, and Baroque elements. The cathedral includes the adjoining 9th century Basilica of the Crucifix. Leading from the basilica are steps into the Crypt of St. Andrew
Mount Vesuvius
Mount Vesuvius is a stratovolcano on the Bay of Naples, about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) east of Naples and a short distance from the shore. It is the only volcano on the European mainland to have erupted within the last hundred years, although it is not currently erupting. Mount Vesuvius is best known for its eruption in AD 79 that led to the destruction of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. They were never rebuilt, although surviving townspeople and probably looters did undertake extensive salvage work after the destructions. The towns' locations were eventually forgotten until their accidental rediscovery in the 18th century;
Pompei Ruins
Pompeii, the ancient Roman city was destroyed by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius way back in AD 79. This stunning display of nature vs. human life is located in Campania, Italy, within close proximity to Naples. It is a major tourist attraction and has earned the distinguished title of a UNESCO World Heritage;
Paestum (Archaeological Site) & Bufalo Mozzarella Cheese Factory
Going through the Cilento coast, is like recalling the roaming of quiet people and their history , while the song of mermaids is still there, to witness ancient and present enticements; the strip of golden , soft sand, from the mouth of Sele river, beyond Camerota and down to Sapri, is broken by rocks and promontories, in an endless sequence that prevents full view of hinterland. But this invites you to look for open , wild beaches, and then take refuge in the quit village scattered around the hills. It's a fact that the perfection of the Doric temples of Aechaean Posidonia, named later Roman Paestum, dazzles and stuns the visitors. The basilica and the temples of Neptune and Ceres, surprise for the sobriety of their structures as well as, for their magnificence and sacred-ness. Also a must to see is the Museum, where you admire the fantastic fresco from the tomb of the Diver , the only existing example of Greek painting dated 480 B.C: the elegant slim figure of the diver .