2016 ITALY Amalfi 57 - Browsing Amalfi

Luciano dropped us off next to the seaside bathing area. Most all of the local towns have this kind of beach set up. Lots of umbrellas with different colors. I suppose the colors indicate something, but I know not what.

We could see the famous church dome from there. It is made of mosaics in the "Oriental" style.

There was a wide promenade along the sea front of the town. The street circles around this statue of Amalfi's great inventor, Flavio Gioia. He invited the maritime compass in 1302. The buildings rose up hill and tight to the cliffs.

We had about an hour-and-a-half to wander. All the streets were narrow. No traffic allowed up this main street, at least while we were there. It was, however, bumper to bumper tourists.

A big attraction here is the 9th century cathedral. It is dedicated to the apostle Saint Andrew, whose relics rest here. A long stairway led to its covered veranda.

The tower building to its left is called the Cloister of Paradise. It was built in the 13th century and decorated in Moorish style. I didn't know you could go inside, but it would have been worth the ticket per photos seen here:  http://www.italianways.com/the-cloister-of-paradise-in-amalfi-and-judgment-day/

Inside, church services were being held, so didn't take a lot pix. Very ornate and beautiful interior though.

Baptismal font and side alter.

As I returned down the church steps, I saw this soccer / futbol team enjoying the sights as well.

Wish we were staying long enough to visit this exhibit and musical production.

I wandered past the St. Andrew fountain.

I perused the shops. Lots of Italian ceramics, schlocky souvenirs, fashions, jewelry, leather goods, and limoncello for sale. I bought a small bottle for a toast to our last night.

Then back to the boat.