Italy is a dream destination and the reasons are almost infinite. Dream beaches, a past to remember, culture, art and gastronomy. Beyond the well -known cities of Rome, Florence, Venice or Milan, the area in which aristocrats and high domes turned into their personal oasis was the Amalfitan coast. With lemon smell, vertiginous cliffs and precious villages full of color, the Mediterranean brightness seems to be in the background and you can only think that the ‘Dolce Vita‘It must be precisely that.
Although some points in this area of Italy, such as Positano or Amalfi, have lost part of their essence due to tourist massification, it is still possible to know what makes it special in places like Atrani. In addition to being everything you could look for on your vacation, it is also The smallest and most charming town in allia.
Lemon and ‘Dolce Vita’
It is said that the best fragrances are saved in small boats and you could say that something similar happens here. With only 0.12 kilometers of extensionAtrani is known as an “old world in miniature”, but full of history and with a leisurely rhythm, which invites the relaxation and disconnection. With the passage of time, it has become a mandatory stop on the route and the best of all is that there are no large agglomerations, or luxury stores, only small alleys to get lost and viewpoints in which to fall in love.
Despite its small size, although it might seem that there is little to do, nothing is further from reality. This place deserves a detailed visit and the first stop is the Umberto I square, Atrani’s heart. After that, of course his little beach, perfect to enjoy the sun and saltpeter.
A trip to the past
To know its roots you have to go back to the time of the Romans, since it was then when This little town emerged under the name of Atranum. It has passed all kinds of populations, from the Etruscans, Greeks, French and even Spaniards, attracted to their beauty.
When touring its alleys it is clear that it was an important center in the Middle Ages. Example of this is the Church of San Salvatore de Birectowith its recognizable color facades, its bell tower and its frescoes that remember their noble past. But, without a doubt, one of the symbols of the city of Atrani is the Church of Santa María Magdalena and his views of the sea. This place is one of those mental photographs that are difficult to forget.
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