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	Amalfi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Amalfi is a town and archepiscopal see of Campania, Italy, on the Gulf of Salerno, 24 miles southeast of Naples.
		Amalfi is first mentioned in the 6th century, and soon acquired importance as a maritime power, trading its grain, salt and slaves from the interior, and even timber, for the gold dinars minted in Egypt and Syria, in order to buy the silks of the Byzantine empire that it resold in the West.
		Amalfi is the main town of the coast on which it is located, named Costiera Amalfitana, and is today an important touristic destination together with other towns on the same coast, such as Positano, Ravello, and others.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Amalfi (359 words)

	Amalfi & Amalfi Coast hotels. Positano, Ravello hotels & accommodation, Italy
		In 836 Sicardo, duke of Benevento, raided Amalfi, deporting the inhabitants to Salerno.
		Ruler in spices field, in scents, in silk and precious carpets, in the X century Amalfi coined the Golden Coin, the golden and silver Tarμ, that were used in Greek Empire, in Afric and in Longobardo principate.
		Amalfi and all coast towns, that were beautiful places, populated and fortified, rich of beautiful places, decorated by frescoes, marbles, columns, fountains, became modest towns, without richness, coming back to the traditional economy: fishing, local handicrafts, agriculture.
	www.amalfi-coast.info /english.htm (1109 words)

	Amalfi Hotel Italy Map Pictures Tours Ferries Schedules of Amalfi Hotel Italy
		According to the tradition, Hercules, strenght pagan god, loved a nymph called Amalfi, but his love was short: she died and Hercules buried her in the most beautiful place of the world, and to immortalize her, he gave it her name.
		In 836 Sicardo, duke of Benevento, raided Amalfi, deporting the hinabitants to Salerno.
		Amalfi and all coast's towns, that were beautiful places, populated and fortificated, rich of beautiful places, decorated by frescoes, marbles, columns, fountains, began modest towns, without richness, coming back to the traditional economy: fishing, local handicrafts, agriculture.
	www.ondaverde.it /amalfii.htm (2510 words)

	AllRefer.com - Amalfi, Italy (Italian Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		Amalfi reached its zenith in the 11th cent.
		Thereafter it declined fairly rapidly; it was captured (1131) by the Normans and sacked (1135, 1137) by the Pisans, and in 1343 a storm destroyed much of the town.
		Of note in Amalfi is the Sicilian-Arab cathedral (11th cent., with numerous later additions), which has an imposing facade, fine bronze doors cast (1066) in Constantinople, and a stunning cloister (chiostro del Paradiso).
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/A/Amalfi.html (259 words)

	CLIA - Cruise Line International Association
		Amalfi was once a major center of European culture and commerce.
		Amalfi is on Italy's western coast, facing the Mediterranean Sea.
		Nearby is Mt. Vesuvius, the volcano that buried the ancient city of Pompeii.
	www.cruising.org /planyourcruise/wwdest/overview.cfm?recordID=77 (228 words)

	Amalfi coast villas, rentals & apartments accommodation
		The Amalfi Coast is Italy's most renowned coastline and certainly the most romantic and picturesque, with breathtaking views and glimpses of, eternal beauty in what would seem to be paradise, as you wind slowly, round the coastal road.
		The coastline is characterised by the steep cliffs falling graciously down to the sea and the many small fishing villages, untouched by time which have retained their ancient charm, many of them enchantingly built on the cliffs in a array of natural charm.
		The apartment issituated in the village of Praiano, perched on the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast, 7 km from Positano and 8 km from Amalfi.
	www.villasinamalfi.com (397 words)

	All Empires History Forum: Amalfi
		Amalfi was one of the many small maritime city states that built great wealth in the Middle Ages through trade across the Mediterranean.
		Perhaps it was the same Leo who, in 1048-49 in Constantinople, commissioned the Latin translations of the Greek Barlaam and Josaphat novel, the legend of Buddha in Christian guise; this work was the second novel translated from Greek during the Middle Ages, the first having been the adventures of Alexander, translated by Leo the archpriest.
		A clan with the surname "Comiti(s) Mauronis" was especially important in promoting Amalfi's cultural relations with the Byzantine Empire.23 Maurus and his son Pantaleon donated the bronze gates of Amalfi (1065), Monte Cassino (around 1066), Rome (S. Paulo fuori le Mura, 1070), and St. Michael in Gargano (1076), all of which were cast in Constantinople.
	www.allempires.com /forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3020 (1262 words)

	Amalfi Court - Facilities (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Legend has it that Hercules loved a nymph called Amalfi and when she died, Hercules buried her in the world’s most beautiful place and, in her honour, he gave the place her name.
		The name for Amalfi Court in Vanuatu was inspired by the scenic view of the Italian Amalfi coast, reflecting the beauty, colours and vibrancy of the Amalfi Coast.
		The temperature at Amalfi is generally less than many areas of Port Vila, mainly because of the property’s elevated location and its aspect facing the SE trade breezes.
	www.amalfi.vu /facilities.html (1223 words)

	Hotels Amalfi Rents Excursions limousines
		Amalfi is a picturesque seaside resort that has the most vibrant, typical Italian atmosphere, an ideal climate, breath taking views and unique natural beauties.
		After the fall of the Roman Empire, Amalfi was the first city to restore a relationship between the East and the West.
		Also in the past, Amalfi founded a magnificent hospital that was situated in Jerusalem – Israel, had its own coin and, was the home of the inventor of the compass.
	www.divinecoast.it /amalfi (313 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Amalfi
		But the early beginnings of Amalfi are very obscure; it is not known when it was founded, or when Christianity reached it.
		In 1206, after the completion of the cathedral of St. Andrew, the body of the Apostle of that name, patron of Amalfi, was brought there from Constantinople by Pietro, cardinal of Capua, an Amalfian.
		In medieval culture Amalfi vindicated a worthy place for herself, especially by flourishing schools of law and mathematics.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/01379a.htm (391 words)

	Amalfi Coast (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Amalfi, Italy: The villa lies on the Amalfi side of the Sorrento peninsula, opposite the little Li Galli islands and the splendid panorama of the gulf of Salerno.
		Amalfi Coast, Italy: The 4-bedroom, 2-bath wing is a portion of a two-family villa, set in a dominating position on a hill on the penisula of Sorrento.
		Amalfi, Italy: La Pintura is an independent 2-bedroom/ 2-bath cottage within the estate of Villa Rapuzzo; located on the panoramic Positano-Amalfi road, about 3 km from Amalfi, 15 km from Positano and 350 m from the nearest beach.
	www.amalfirentals.com (3478 words)

	AMALFI - LoveToKnow Article on AMALFI (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Amalfi is first mentioned in the 6thcentury,and soon acquired importance as a naval power; in the gth century it shared with Venice and Gaeta the Italian trade with the East, and in 848 its fleet went to the assistance of Pope Leo IV.
		It was then an independent republic with a population of some 70,000, but in 1131 it was reduced by King Roger of Sicily.
		Its industries too, have largely disappeared, and the paper manufacture has lost ground since 1861.
	www.87.1911encyclopedia.org /A/AM/AMALFI.htm (291 words)

	Amalfi Italy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The hotel is situated right in the heart of Amalfi and rooms have either a sea view or overlook the road leading to "Piazza Duomo".
		The Hotel Luna Convento Amalfi Coast was originally a convent built in the 9th century.
		Situated on the last bend of Amalfi's promenade and beach, this hotel is on four levels.
	accommodations.sorrentoinfo.net /catalog.asp?lng=en&cases=&search=com&localita=974973507 (517 words)

	Amalfi - helpful tips & insights by a travel authority
		The narrow and twisting Amalfi Drive in Italy is arguably the world's most beautiful and thrilling sightseeing road.
		It stretches 50 kilometers (30 miles) between Sorrento city and Amalfi village (which gave the coast its name.
		The fainthearted (but never the brave) prefer the northbound Amalfi Drive direction because the southbound lane precariously hugs the sea cliff edge.
	www.hillmanwonders.com /amalfi/amalfi_coast.htm (171 words)

	HamptonRoads.com Dining Reviews: Amalfi Ristorante
		While Amalfi is better than the average Italian-American restaurant (it is certainly better than its nearest competitor further down Colley Avenue), it still falls short of serving great Italian food.
		Amalfi's biggest problem is that it is inconsistent.
		Although I have known about Amalfi since it opened, I went with a group of ladies from work just the other night for the first time and I am sorry I have not gone sooner.
	home.hamptonroads.com /dining/reviews.cfm?id=1214 (1873 words)

	Pictures of Amalfi Coast - Europe photos - stock photography and fine art prints
		Known as the Amalfi Coast (Costiera Amalfitana), the 50km of coastline from Sorrento to Salerno is one of Europe's most beautiful.
		The road winds through numerous villages with white stucco houses and ceramic church domes nested amongst terraced vineyards and orchards that demonstrate the versatility of its occupants in adapting their utilization of the terrain to suit its diversity.
		Among them, the three most notable are Positano, clambering down a vertiginous slope to the sea, Amalfi with its remarkable Duomo, once a maritime power the rival of Venice and now a popular resort, and Ravelo, a hill town with the best views on the coast.
	www.terragalleria.com /europe/italy/amalfi-coast/amalfi-coast.html (373 words)

	Amalfi Coast Tours- Tours of the Amalfi Coast (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The Italian-born experts of Amalfi Life invite you on a ground-breaking itinerary unique in Jewish History travel - to explore the heritage of the ancient Jewish communities of Southern Italy.
		Giocondo Cavaliere, Director of Amalfi Life, is the coordinator of all activities in the Amalfi Coast region.
		Salerno's Jews may have numbered in the 600's during the middle of the 12th century and the remains of the old "Giudea" are clearly marked "Vicolo Giudaica".
	www.amalfilife.com /tours_jewish_05.html (1681 words)

	Amalfi Coast - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Amalfi Coast, or Costiera Amalfitana in Italian, is a stretch of coastline on the southern side of the Sorrentine Peninsula of Italy (Province of Salerno) extending from Positano in the west to Vietri sul Mare in the east.
		The towns lying on the Amalfi Coast are Vietri sul Mare, Cetara, Maiori, Minori, Ravello, Atrani, Amalfi, Praiano, Scala and Positano.
		The Amalfi Coast is listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Amalfi_Coast (234 words)

	Lovely villas to rent in Amalfi
		From the jetty, there are regular ferry services to Sorrento, Amalfi and Capri, and small boats will drop you at inaccessible beaches or coves should you wish to escape civilization.
		A kilometre from Amalfi’s center, perched on the water's edge, is Villa Bizantina.
		About seven kilometres (10 minutes by car or bus) from Amalfi is the town of Ravello, set like a natural balcony in mountains and ravines over the Gulf of Salerno.
	www.vacationvillas.ca /amalfi/villas-amalfi.html (730 words)

	The Lemon and The Amalfi Coast \| Introduction
		In the first place, the remains of the 1st century Roman Villa in Minori are relevant proof of the presence of Roman patricians on the Coast at a time contemporary to that of Pompeii.
		This allows us to suppose that lemon trees were used for their decorative value on the Amalfi Coast as they were in Pompeii and Oplontis.
		Since 986 the medieval documents referring to land on the Amalfi Coast mention citrus and cetraria, the latter indicating a citrus grove, while the denomination limonczellus from the eastern root occurs only in 1367.
	www.limonecostadamalfi.com /en/storia/amalfi/introduzione.php (454 words)

	Amalfi Coast, Italy : a tourist guide by BookinGate (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		At the mouth of Valle dei Mulini (Mills' Valley), Amalfi overlooks the sea with its characteristic set of white houses on the rocks...
		The wide territory of Praiano occupies that part of the Amalfi Coast between Positano and Conca dei Marini, on the promontory of Capo Sottile...
		Maiori is located in the deepest inlet of the Amalfi Coast, between Amalfi and Capo d'Orso, on what was once the mouth of the river Reginna...
	www.amalfi-coast-italy.net (156 words)

	Amalfi - Amalfi Coast - Description - History - Tourist Information - Guide - Info
		Amalfi prospered mainly because of the wealthy commerce opportunities with many other populations around the Mediterranean Sea.
		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.
	www.amalficoastweb.com /amalfi/english/amalfi.html (207 words)

	Amalfi Hotels Italy. Amalfi Coast accommodation, Amalfi villas, Amalfi Coast hotel
		In 836 Sicardo, duke of Benevento, raided Amalfi Coast, deporting the inhabitants to Salerno.
		Curiously, it is in fact Venice that boasts the highest number of victories, while Amalfi won in '95, '96, '97.
		Amalfi Coast, Positano, Sorrento, Naples, Pompeii, Paestum, Capri, Ischia, Salerno, Ravello, Herculaneum, Mt.
	www.hotelolimpico.it /amalficoast.htm (1285 words)

	AMALFI
		Amalfi shoes are manufactured with great care in Florence, Italy.
		Since the 1940's the name Amalfi has almost become the Italian word for "comfort".
		If you you can just imagine the relaxed comfort of an old house slipper expertly blended with classic Italian style and durability…then you are dreaming of an Almalfi.
	www.shoes.com.nf /amalf.htm (104 words)

	Amalfi Villas and Apartments - Positano, Furore self-catering holidays
		It is in this strip of land of southern Italy that you find the Amalfi coast, the so-called territory of the mermaids, which with the call of the clear sea unites art and historic treasures such as Positano, Ravello and Amalfi, the most ancient of Italy’s seafaring republics and today a world renowned tourist resort.
		The white painted houses of Amalfi are set out over flights of steps on the slope of a valley opposite the sea amid the aromas of its vineyards and citrus orchards and amid the colours of its very beautiful gardens.
		Surrounded by vineyards with independent access through 16 steps down from enclosed car park, this one bedroom apartment was refurbished in 2003 and it’s the ideal spot for relaxation or extensive mountain walks through woods and farms.
	www.autoplanhols.co.uk /amalphi_apartments.htm (1060 words)

	Amalfi coast - english version
		Amalfi Coast has a mixture of history and nature, all to discover; from the Cathedral of Amalfi, to the villas in Ravello and the numerous churches built during the historical period of Amalfi's Republic.
		Each town and village, from the smaller to the more important have many events where only the tourist is the winner, who will discover a piece of the mediterranean culture..
		From the Scialatielli to the sfogliatella; news and gastronomical curiosity of the Amalfi's Coast.
	www.amalfiscoast.com /index_en.htm (225 words)

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