Next to Amalfi's cathedral is il Chiostro del Paradiso (the cloister of paradise), built in 1266 as the cemetery for Amalfi’s nobility, its white columns and pointed arches reflect the Arabic influence often seen along this coastline. It’s now an open-air museum, with ancient pillars, sarcophagi and mosaics on display and a beautiful central garden.
Adjoining the cloister is the...
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Cloister of Paradise (Chiostro del Paradiso)
Largo Filippo Augustariccio, Amalfi, Italy
Ranked #3 of 13 attractions in Amalfi
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Type: Religious Sites
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Connected to the church. It is all just beautiful! A Must see!
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Amid the touristy buzz, a hugely tranquil retreat and the simplicity a sharp contrast to what comes next!
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The Cloisters of Paradise were built as a graveyard for the wealthy citizens and priests of Amalfi in the middle ages. The entrance is to the left of the Duomo entrance under the canopy. The entrance fee is 2 euros 50c. The cloister is a small area of a gothicly carved stonework around a small garden. Some Roman sarcophagi and...
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