{"id":14855,"date":"2015-07-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-07-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freeareaguide.com\/italy\/blog\/amalfi-cathedral\/"},"modified":"2022-09-08T20:14:43","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T20:14:43","slug":"amalfi-cathedral","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeareaguide.com\/italy\/blog\/amalfi-cathedral\/","title":{"rendered":"Amalfi Cathedral"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nAmalfi Cathedral<\/strong><\/p>\n

Duomo di Sant’Andrea Apostolo<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Amalfi Cathedral is a beautiful church that is located in the heart of Amalfi.\u00a0You can visit Amalfi Cathedral for free, however you\u00a0have to pay an entry fee\u00a0(3 euros) to visit the cloisters and the crypt (well worth the very informative and well planned tour). A must see, when visiting this beautiful place.\u00a0You have to climb a staircase to get to the Cathedral.\u00a0The steps offer wonderful views of the piazza below, as well as other parts of Amalfi. The steps leading up are quite a challenge, and may be difficult for those with mobility issues.<\/p>\n

After climbing the\u00a0long impressive staircase, you are led to the\u00a0ticket office\u00a0on the left hand side of the church. You will go\u00a0through a cloister area. The frescoes in\u00a0the cloisters are stunning. You will then go into the old Duomo, which functions as a museum now. It has many fascinating religious artifacts that has been collected over the centuries.\u00a0The details in the carvings and paintings are remarkable.<\/p>\n

The Cathedral is very solemn and impressive inside. Magnificent\u00a011th century bronze doors.\u00a0Baroque style with breathtaking\u00a0frescoes, and their depiction of Christ hanging on the (13th century) cross. Be sure to take in the view of the\u00a0 stunning\u00a0vaulted ceiling. It has\u00a0scenes of Saint Andrew martyrdom, painted by Andrea dell’Asta.\u00a0The\u00a0facade has a mosaic portraying\u00a0Triumph of Christ and his twelve\u00a0apostles in gold. The bell tower is coated\u00a0by colorful majolica tiles. Don’t miss the really old stone relics in the\u00a0outdoor garden.\u00a0There are several small chapels. One has the coffin of dead Christ, which is carried through the streets of Amalfi on Good Friday.<\/p>\n

Amalfi Cathedral is\u00a0rich in both religious as well as historic perspective. This place happens to be the last abode of St. Andrews (Jesus’s apostle), patron of Amalfi.\u00a0You will get to see the\u00a0crypt which holds the remains of St. Andrew. His\u00a0remains were brought here in 1208.\u00a0It is decorated in colorful marble, with\u00a0beautiful\u00a0frescoes on the ceiling. There is also a\u00a0large bronze statue of him\u00a0that is most impressive.<\/p>\n

The guided tour is well laid out, and the information is readily provided in many languages.\u00a0It should only take\u00a0an\u00a0hour to see\u00a0everything.\u00a0Try to get there early in the morning to avoid the large crowds that arrive by boat.\u00a0Remember to dress appropriately. Cover your knees and shoulders before entering,\u00a0scarfs and shawls are provided.[\/tab]<\/p>\n

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