The most prosperous cities of the Lombards, the noblest, the most famous for its terms, the most rich and opulent. "So the first of the Republics surprised marinate in 977 AD an Arab traveler and now what remains of that ancient splendor is a myth of world tourism thanks to the mild climate, the melting beauty of Mediterranean architecture, made up of intricate alleys and white houses clinging to steep cliffs of the mountains Lattari, the intense blue of the sea. The promenade, one of the most beautiful coast Amalfitana is like a business card for the village, divided in half by the Town Hall where the Museum holds the "Tabula amalphitana a" code of the fifteenth century that brings together the maritime laws and customs of the settlement made between the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Almost at the end of the promenade, the hotel is placed in the Capuchin convent of San Pietro della Canonica, which was founded in 1200 is famous for the garden, for the remains of a thirteenth century cloister and one of the most famous sights of the city and costiera.Il the symbol of the town is the Cathedral, the majestic and colorful, the top of a monumental staircase, almost a cliff on the Duomo square, which is adorned at the center by a fountain of'700 with the statue of the patron St. Andrew.

Posed to the southern slopes of the Monti Lattari, which protect it from the winds of the North, Positano enjoys, thanks to this enviable position, with all the advantages of a mild and dry. The origins of Positano, like those of many other cities, are lost in the mists of time where confusing history and legend. As often happened in the past, the lack of adequate data with myths, one of them wants to Positano was founded by Poseidon, the god of the sea Neptune, for the love of the nymph Pasitea he loved. Certain and that the Phoenicians and Greeks, in their journeys to the West, put foot in this area inhabited by maybe then Oscans or Piceni. The Romans built near the beach Great a rich patrician villa, now buried by gardens and by the Church of the Assumption. With the fall of the Roman Empire Positano joined the Republic of Amalfi, first Maritime Republic, and experienced a period thanks to the flourishing maritime trade with other Mediterranean countries. Unfortunately, after sad times too, especially with the Angevin and Aragonese domination that saw our contrada repeatedly exposed to the offenses before the Saracen pirates and then the Turks. Continue to defend themselves from pirate raids, the Positano erected to his defense three watchtowers that still today are shown himself to Fornillo, Trasita and Sponda, and others in town. In the same period ever to escape from the pirates are extended to the mountain villages Montepertuso and asylum Nocelle they found the inhabitants in Positano and Laurito. In 700 there was a period of prosperity as testiomoniano the many late Baroque villas built along the eastern side.

The unit forced many Positano Italy, like many other southern to migrate across the Atlantic where the luck arrise to some of them. After the First World War, in which Positano paid a high tribute of blood, this country, which already sought refuge major artists like Vincenzo Caprile, became home for many artists and writers in Russia, and the Germans who chose to enjoy their stay, finally, peace and tranquility. Among the many remember Seminov, Zagarouiko, Essad Bey, Clavel, Escher, Massine, Kovaliska, etc. Ghillausen. whose works had to know this corner of paradise to the whole world. The tourism boom has had in the Second World War, but despite having had an intensive development Positano has retained its characteristic of vertical city and its solar architecture with its corners and scenic. With their innate sense of hospitality i Positano were able to conquer and maintain one of the first places among the most popular tourist location morndo whole. But not only in the tourism sector has been able to excel, even in the fashion industry is an international reference point and the countless shops and elegant boutiques that dot the streets and alleys, shall meet all the needs of a cosmopolitan clientele. Its geographical position places it in the center of gravity of an area among the most beautiful and rich in history and natural beauty. During the summer a series of patronal festivals, among which we recall that the July 2 to Montepertuso and that of August 15 in Positano, and cultural events such as the International Prize for the art of dance, in honor of the great dancer and choreographer Leonide Massine cheer the night making it all the more pleasant and charming stay in this charming village called "the gem of the divine coast".

Suspended between sea and sky is Ravello. Is it closer to one or the other is all to be decided. Maybe depends on the timing or the state of mind. From the brightness of water or the air. The scent of wild Mediterranean scrub or not the lush gardens. These features make Ravello a unique place in the world. Built in the sixth century, about the year One thousand was populated by a group of nobles of the Maritime Republic of Amalfi, ribellatisi to the authority of the doge. Ravello was chosen because it lies on a very defensible position, on top of the buttresses that separates the valley of the river valley of the dragon torrent Reginna, the southern slopes of the mountains Lattari, overlooking the sea.

Olives, grapes, oranges are the framework for one of the most celebrated and picturesque peninsula, Sorrento. Famous places to stay, since the Roman patricians built their luxurious villas, in addition to beautiful scenery of the Bay of Naples with the typical silhoutte of Mount Vesuvius, Sorrento now offers tourists visiting the splendid walks along the ancient streets of Old Town and on the "Course Italy" where, attracted by the most typical shops of limoncello, the inlay, embroidery, you can let go for shopping.