Rooms With A View.Amalfi
by Jennie Breeze
Title
Rooms With A View.Amalfi
Artist
Jennie Breeze
Medium
Photograph - Original Img_4357
Description
Amalfi was one of the first Italian cities to emerge from the dark ages and by the ninth century was the most important port in southern Italy. It's the oldest of the four great Maritime Republics (including Genoa, Pisa, and Venice) that lasted through the twelfth century. Its military and trading power brought it great fame and influenced its architecture. In those days the population was as high as 80,000 but several sackings by Pisa followed by the storm and earthquake of 1343, in which much of the old town slid into the sea, considerably diminished the population. Today it's only about 5,000. Amalfi's beaches are some of the best on the coast and there are several top rate bathing establishments that rent beach chairs, umbrellas, and changing rooms. The water is crystal clear and great for swimming, scuba diving, or boating. Limoncello di Amalfi, a lemon liquor, is one of Amalfi's top products and can be found in local stores. High quality handmade paper from Amalfi has been famous for centuries and is even used in the Vatican. Amatruda is the oldest paper manufacturer in Europe. Handmade paper can be found in shops here.
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September 6th, 2017
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