Guided tour of Amalfi Coast,Amalfi ed Atrani

The beauty of Atrani is given by the choreography that the beach draws around it and houses, built on each other, which make it look like a nativity scene, especially at night when the lights are on. Atrani is the coastal village that has best preserved its original medieval structure of narrow streets, arches, courtyards, small squares, and the typical scalinatelle, or stairways. At the time of the Maritime Republics, this charming village was inhabited by noble families of Amalfi and here the Doges were crowned and buried. It has a small, sheltered, secluded beach, from which the "lampare" boats leave in the evening for night fishing. At night, the myriad lights of the “lampare” on the sea is the prettiest sight one will ever find of the Mediterranean.
Amalfi, with its wonderful views, is the main town of the Amalfi coast. White houses cling onto the rocks opposite the Saint Andrew Cathedral, and the main square which is also the town centre. Amalfi is made of alleys, and steps, it is 57 steps to get in the Cathedral of St. Andrew. On the right side of the Cathedral, we find the church tower (from the XII century), and the "chiostro del Paradiso" and "chiesa del Crocifisso". These places tell visitors about the history of ancient Amalfi and of the church. A great view can be enjoyed from the "Atrium" of the Cathedral, showing little alleys and hidden corners of Amalfi. Many streets lead to small squares, where people used to sell their merchandise. Through one of this street we discover Piazza dei Dogi, still called "Piazza dei Ferrari", because blacksmiths shops were there.