Atrani Travel Guide

 myriam_c Says:  The church of San Salvatore de'Bireto is on Piazza Umberto I, which is the main square of this tiny village. It has originally been built in the year 940. 

 Intrepidduck Says:  Whever it be by car, bus, bicycle or foot - one's first glimpse of this village is at the end of the tunnel linking it with Amalfi. If walking take care of the traffic. 

 sandysmith Says:  Wander up the maze of alleways to the chuch and see the scaffolding on the bell tower :-SThere's always some scafffolding on some historic buildiing isn't there. Never mind the brone doors can still be seen and the white plaster against the blue sky really stands out.The... 

 sandysmith Says:  The main square of Atrani, Piazza Umberto I, is dominated by the beautiful church of San Salvatore de Birecto. It has been restored and modified several times in neoclassic style but originally dates from 904. 

 sandysmith Says:  Although the road can be busy it does provide a great view of Atrani with its many layes and storied houses - just be careful of the traffic! I manged to get this shot as we passed by on a bus another day so I was quite safe - and incidently is one of my favourite views of... 

 sandysmith Says:  Walking down into Atrani is the best way to appreciate the quaintness of this wonderful village on the Amalfi coast. Follow any of the maze of whitewashed steps just past the Chiesa del Carmine and you will soon be in the main square of Atrani - Piazza Umberto I - more info... 

 sandysmith Says:  At the top end of the village of Atrani is this lovely old church - Chiesa del Carmine - which we passed on our walk to Atrani from Scala. Adjacent to the church is the town's old cemetry which was used unitl the end of 1800's. 

 sandysmith Says:  The Collegiata of Santa Maria Maddalena has also been modified several times since its construction in 1274. Its front is in southern italian barocco style, its dome and its bell tower soon became the symbol of this small sea town with the typical majolica domes and... 

 sandysmith Says:  It was at San Salvatore de Birecto that the Dogi of the republic of Amalfi were elected and crowned with thier traditional pointed hats. What a ceremony that must heave been!Unfortunately we could not go inside as a mass was taking place. - instead we just sat in a cafe in... 

 sandysmith Says:  A nice liitle wine bar in Piazza Umberto I to sit a while, take in the scenery and people watch whilst sipping a cool crisp white wine. Well deserved after our walk down all the steps and paths from Scala.Selected Wines & Liquors - Cocktails Italian Sandwiches - Snacks -... 

 sandysmith Says:  Walking over to Amalfi you will discover that that the streets and alleyways of Atrani have maintained their medieval structure with flowers and lamps decorating the narrow alleys and adding splashes of colour to the peeling pastel walls of the storied houses. 

 sandysmith Says:   The walk to Amalfi from Atrani did not take long - only about 20 mins but we kept stopping to look at the architecture of the houses and views from the coast once we 'd climbed up out of the old houses and onto the balcony path around the cliff.It almost looks impossible... 

 sandysmith Says:   One of the best views of Amalfi was from the path coming from Atrani. The beach was bustling with activity of the weekend sunworshipers aand the view around the bay was magnificent. Just at the edge of the pic you can see the path dropping down into the town - great photo... 

 sandysmith Says:   Once we'd enjoyed peaceful Atrani it was onto the hustle and bustle of Amalfi. Its only a short walk around the bay - some 500m. Don''t take the busy Amalfi coastal road which goes through a litttle tunnel and full of traffic fumes but look for the sign in Piazza Umberto I... 

 sandysmith Says:   We enjoyed walking down to Atrani from Scala where we were staying, down the old stepped path - pics and info on my Scala page if you are interested.As we reached the top of the town we were met by many whitewashed paths meandering everywhere - which all eventually lead... 

 sandysmith Says:   Aa favourable view of Atrani was this one taken looking back from the cliff path as we walked over to Amalfi - the only way to get peaceful, car-free vistas such as this. 

 sandysmith Says:  At the far end of Piazza Umberto is an old fountain. This used to be the only source of drinking water in the olden days.