Welcome to Amalfi :.

Amalfi's origin dates back to the first century A.C. when the Roman aristocracy built luxurious villas in this area. Soon Amalfi, and its surrounding towns, became refined and well developed communities. Amalfi prospered mainly because of the wealthy commerce opportunities with many other populations around the Mediterranean Sea. Amalfi owned a powerful fleet of ships, and had strong marine traditions, and laws (Tabula de Amalpha). Today, Amalfi still maintains its fishing traditions, and has a number of fully functional, traditional, fishing boats. Amalfitans are also very proud of one of their most famous mariners, Flavio Gioia, the inventor of the compass.

Amalfi's proud people gained their independence in 838 fighting against the Longobardi Empire. Unfortunately the Pisan army conquered Amalfi between the XI, and the XII century. The watch towers, which are still scattered around the coastline, stay as a charming and everlasting sign of these conflicts.

With its views, culture, food, and much more, Amalfi is surely able to surprise you!

Main festivals and events

Festival of Saint Andrew
25-26-27th of June and 30th of November
This festival is in honour of the patron of Amalfi, and it features fireworks and a procession.

Bizantine New Year's Eve
31st of August
New Year's Eve is celebrated the old bizantine way.

Ancient Regata
First Sunday of June
Ancient rowing competition among the four
Sea Republics Amalfi, Genova, Pisa, Venezia.*

*Hosted every year by a different Republic