Almafik Cathedral is Worth a Visit 🌟

💠 Perhaps my expectations were high, but when I first set foot in this sea area, I felt a bit disappointed. It wasn't as dazzling as I had imagined. It looked more like a small, obscure fishing village, dotted with a few fairytale-like colorful houses. At the end of this narrow village, there stands a landmark building – the Cathedral of Amalfi. 💠 In the 6th century, Amalfi was already a diocese. Venice became a diocese around the mid-8th century, about 200 years later than Amalfi. The Amalfi Cathedral is a medieval Roman Catholic cathedral located in Amalfi, Italy. It was built in honor of the martyr Saint Andrew, and his relics are preserved here. 💠 About the Exterior What catches the eye at Amalfi Cathedral is its bell tower and the triangular pediment with the holy icon, both of which use marble and mosaics. 💠 About the Interior As a diocesan museum, the church dates back to around the 9th century, with some faded frescoes of biblical stories, a memorial wooden sculpture of Saint Andrew, and a double-sided carved screen. The most impressive is the asymmetrical double holy icon on the right side of the main hall. 💠 About History Late 9th century: Italian merchant ships active in the Mediterranean In the late 9th century, Italian merchant ships for trade purposes replaced pirates, bringing new vitality to the Mediterranean. These merchant ships came from Amalfi, Pisa, Genoa, and Venice, historically known as the "Four Maritime Republics." Mid-10th century to mid-11th century: The golden age of Amalfi #Europe #MyDiary #ArchitecturalDesign #Naples #Church #Religion