This we can read in Homer's Odyssey: it is the Amalfi coast, where the mermaids sng the joy of oblivion.One of the symbols of this coast is Amalfi itself, with its houses ckinging to the rocks, its narrow roads in a framework of blind alleys and arches, of ancient towers guarding the lttle town.Founded by the Romans sometime around IV Century A.D., Amalfi enjoyed great fame in the Middle ages thanks to the marin republics.Much later its name was connected to Flavio Gioia's compass and to the 'Tavole Amalfitane', the first code of marine law. Today it is still a very special place, where cultural and environmental interests are combined: the Cathedral and Belfry, various churches and cloisters, the Castle, the Emerald Grotto.... If you have the chance, do not miss on Holy Thursday the 'Procession of battenti' and on Good Friday the 'Procession of the Dead Christ'.A vey good reason to spend yor Easter holiday on the Amalfi coast...and its jeweks: Maiori, Minori, Ravello, Positano, Praiano, Vietri sul Mare and many more.
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