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Church of Santa Maria Maggiore

Largo Santa Maria Maggiore, Amalfi, Italy
Ranked #5 of 13 attractions in Amalfi
4.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
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Sonora, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

The catholic church has a policy... no one should pay to go into a church... this church violates that policy... bummer! More

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Norfolk, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

It was nice and lots of history. Lacked some history information though. More

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Buren
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

Very impressive church in the centre of Amalfi with stairs which you will not forget. The inside breaths tge Italian catholic believes More

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Norfolk, England
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2011

A very interesting Church at the top of a grand staircase. Do pay the extra 3 euros to visit the crypt. More

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Leesburg, Virginia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2011

we stumbled upon a free concert by the choir (not sure it was a visiting one or theirs) that was amazing More

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South Wales
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2011

We visited this as part of the walking tour we did and certainly worthwhile More

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Orlando, Florida
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2011

Stunning church in the center of Amalfi. The crypt is amazing. The admission fee is reasonable. More

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Illinois
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2011
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Spent a wonderful afternoon traveling the Amalfi coast and had a bit of time to check out the church in Amalfi-proper and so glad we did! It was amazing-the central focal point of Amalfi! The steps leading up to the church were an invitation to the beautiful interior. This is something you need to see as the frescoes on the... More

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miami, florida
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011

It's a very beautiful and impressive church. Also a must see in Amalfi. A quiet place to relax and enjoy the serenity of the church and the noise of the busy little streets with shops nearby. More

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Sydney, Australia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2011

A truly stunning church for such a small town. It reflects the granduer that Amalfi must have been in the 10th century, with such strong Arab influences. Built at the top of a grand staircase, with a beutiful clock it commands respect over the town of Amalfi. More

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