As the key historical attraction in Amalfi, located in Piazza Duomo minutes from the waterfront,…read moreits dominating Moorish-influenced facade of alternating stone colors catches the attention of every passersby. The exterior renovated in the 19th century resulted in its current form today, the interior is much older dating back from 10th century. The building was constructed over a 6th century church, with those remains composing the simple and austere Basilica of the Crucifix that houses a museum of the church's treasures of religious ritual objects and artifacts. Other decorative styles are represented here as well--the main nave and aisles of the cathedral originally erected in the 1st century then revised in the 18th century, and the ornate Crypt from the early 13th century exemplify lavish Baroque designs, while the remaining frescoes within the chapels surrounding in The Cloister of the Paradise are 13th and 14th century Byzantine works. As of April 2026, tickets to enter are €4 for adults and €2 for children. Hours are daily between 9:00am to 6:55pm, last entry at 6:30pm. The cathedral only is open for prayer daily from 7:30-10:00am and 5:00-7:30pm. While not large, it's worth a look--the design of the cloister is intimate and unique. It's always awe-inspiring to come face to face with art that's outlived so many centuries of history, and probably will endure for much longer than us. They have placards in most spaces with English translations, though more details in Italian. You could spend about 30-45 minutes here. For more info: https://www.visitamalfi.info/en/points-of-interest-in-amalfi/st-andrews-cathedral/ https://www.travelamalficoast.it/en/the-cathedral-of-amalfi

This church is absolutely stunning and worth the trip up all those stairs to get to see it…read more I honestly do not think it's worth any admission price to enter, even if it's under 5 euro each to get in. We paid less to see some amazing things at other places so the value wasn't there for me. So even if you don't want to enter, I still think it's a great view from the cathedral down to the city. There are also some cool architectural details you can look at without going inside. Ans it's cool up here, so if you're trying to get away from the heat, for free, this is your place to go.

Beautiful clear day to drive from Sorrento to Positiano along the coast. We winded around hairpin…read moreturns

The (in)famous Amalfi Coast. Talking numbers it is not that long a distance. But due to lots of…read morewinding turns and narrow streets through the towns it takes a while to do it. And of course the many many view points will slow you down extra. Many are a bit scared of the drive, but there's no reason to it I say, if you're a bit of an experienced driver. If you mastered the Road To Hana in Hawaii (which isn't that difficult) or even the Pacific Coast Highway, then you can do this one-handed. We had an over 5m long Station Wagon and it did fine here. Ok, if you show up in an Escalade, you might get in trouble a bunch of times. But it really is fine, many tourists won't drive that fast, so you won't have to either. And the locals will take you over anyway. The only thing you should be aware of are the turns. Italians are fast drivers, but they will use both lanes in a turn. So have your foot ready on the break, because there might be a car partly on your lane in any turn. If you're aware of that, you will enjoy this Coastal Road. So many beautiful views and vista points and lots of charming towns and villages. Of course Amalfi itself is the famous place here. But overcrowded. If you look for a charming little village with locals and good food you definitely should stop at Cetara. Parking is - as in any town here - quite limited though. If you want your spouse, girlfriend/boyfriend or any shotgun passenger to enjoy the views you should drive from west to east (except you're selfish). Like I said, Vista Points are plenty, but also mostly just a few parking spots. Many visitors get temped and park their car anywhere....on the road itself....even in turns. Pls. don't do that. It's quite annyoing and downright dangerous. A lovely road - a thing that you should do at least once in your life.

This place gets super crowded, but the blue waters is worth the trek and visit. Right by the bus…read morestop.

This landmark was a really cool visit. It was so beautiful!…read more The swimming/beach was super crowded but looked really nice. The "hiking" around the area looked clean and pristine. We tried some wine from the vineyards in the area and fell in absolute love. Great place to visit, even if it's super quick!

Looky looky, it's a miracle! Looky looky…read more Said our guide. If you look carefully you can see Jesus and friends figurines in the water below. Looky looky It's a miracle! The cave isnt that big. The tour will probably last about 15 minutes. You'll see brilliant blue water (Splashee Splashee looky looky). A rock looks like either Ronald Regan or Bibi Netanyahu depending on the tour participants ( it's miracle! Looky looky) You can get to the caves from the highway above or by boat. You take the tour w a guide in their canoes. Five euros each. Our guide was a card. I'm guessing he has another gig as host of the local poetry slam at the pizzeria. Overall, I got the sense that local tourist bureau was making the most they could out of this cave. And our guide was in on the joke, that it's slightly interesting but the UNESCO world heritage folks are going to be swinging by anytime soon. For five euros what the hey. It's worth it.

What an amazing tour of the cave! Simply fascinating learning about the history and the emerald…read morecolor is gorgeous! Nice pit stop to the Furore.

Go here with kids if you are passing by the area! It's a small cave/grotto you reach by taking an…read moreelevator down about 50 stories and then you exit, walk into the cave and hop on a mini rowboat to enter into the grotto water. You really could just walk into the cave and be good with the experience as the rowboat travels about 15/20 feet in a circle and the guide makes jokes about seeing a gorilla and other formations in the rocks and there is a baby Jesus statue under water as he makes up stories to give you an experience. For those who don't like boats and might miss out on the Capri grottos this would be an acceptable grotto experience for land lovers. The water is calm inside the grotto so no worries at all if you have any boat or motion sickness anxiety. It's really as calm as bath water despite the outside being a bit choppy. It was clear they are milking every tourist tip and dollar possible as the tips seem obligatory. If you go, to set your expectations I would say to think of this like the "it's a small world" ride at Disney in Orlando m...it's basically a boat on a track that just goes around in a small circle with some songs and takes way longer than necessary. Definitely the scariest part is elevator ride because the thought of getting trapped inside in a rock mountain shaft is probably the only thrill experienced here. Even if your kids stand up on the rowboat it's very stable so seems impossible to tip over. This was a stop we did because the day prior when we were in Capri the weather was bad and they closed the blue grotto (which someone reviewed here by accident so disregard that persons review) and I really wanted the kids to have a grotto experience while we were in Italy. This is similar to the blue grotto because of the color but I was really expecting it to be green so was slightly disappointed. It probably would be a cute way to escape the heat for a few minutes in the summer as it's shaded and cool. I was hoping to learn a bit more but it's cute for kids and what it is.

Many destinations along the Amalfi Coast stand out for their incredible panoramic views of the…read moremountains and Mediterranean Sea. In Ravello, there are two better-known villas touting scenic eye candy worth checking out (with many other more or lesser known viewpoints)--Villa Cimbrione and Villa Rufolo. The latter takes its name from the wealthy merchant family that built this domicile in the 13th century. In the 14th century, banquets were hosted here for King Robert II of Naples and other Norman royalty. It was even written up in a story by Italian Renaissance author Boccaccio in "Decameron," published in 1353. In 1851, Sir Francis Neville Reid, a Scottish botanist and philanthropist, visited the villa in a state of deterioration and neglect, purchased it and renovated what was remaining of the property and gardens. Famously German composer Richard Wagner visited in 1880 and was so inspired he remained in Ravello to complete the second act of "Parsifal," an opera that had been in work for two decades. Today this villa is a historic landmark and cultural center, hosting musical concerts, open to the public for €8 regular admission, €6 discounted, tickets available at the entrance. There is a Moorish-inspired smaller tower and a taller bell tower from which you can climb to the roof to take in the views from behind a glass barrier.* The staircase inside this bell tower stands out in its criss-crossing design for stairs going up and down--reminiscent of MC Escher's lithographs showing impossible perspectives. From terraces and gardens outdoors behind the villa you can also catch sight of the hillside and coastline. While I was there in April, the gardens were in transition, they had various signs posted that apologized for the bare appearance due to recent storms. To me they still looked nice and I appreciated that they were so conscientious with upkeep! Wandering around you can spend anywhere from 30 min to 1.5 hours here. It's conveniently located next to the main town piazza and close walking distance to local restaurants and businesses. For more info: https://www.ravello.com/attractions/villa-rufolo/ *and from which I tried very carefully to hold my phone above--and not plummet it into the hundreds of feet below--when taking videos.

Villa Rufolo was one of the main things I wanted to see during our visit to Ravello…read more We took a shuttle up to Ravello, but unfortunately, the shuttle was ridiculously late, which meant Villa Rufolo ended up being the main/only thing we had time for. Thankfully, it's a very easy stop to get to. From the bus/shuttle drop-off point, it's only a short walk. Located high above the Amalfi Coast, Villa Rufolo dates back to the 13th century and was built by the wealthy Rufolo family, one of Ravello's most influential families at the time. Today, it's one of Ravello's most popular attractions, largely because of that incredible combination of history, architecture, gardens and the incredible views. The villa sits high in the mountains overlooking the Amalfi Coast, and there are so many different vantage points throughout the property where you can stop and take in the scenery. There are so many postcard-worthy views of the coastline, mountains and sea below. I will say, I was expecting a little more in terms of flowers and blooms. I'm not sure if it was because we were visiting at the beginning of summer, but the gardens weren't quite as lush and colorful as I had imagined. There was also some construction happening of a stage during our visit that unfortunately obstructed the main viewpoint I had really been looking forward to seeing. I thought it was pretty unsightly and took away from the experience, but construction happens--and there's always *something* being worked. I also took a quick peek inside the villa itself. From what I was able to see, it was lovely, and you can step out onto the balcony that overlooks some of the gardens. Overall, Villa Rufolo is a relatively quick and easy visit, which makes it especially worthwhile if you're short on time in Ravello. I'm glad we made it here. The views alone are worth the stop, and the setting is truly spectacular.