Amalfi Coast
The Amalfi Coast (Italian: Costiera amalfitana or Costa d'Amalfi) is a stretch of coastline in southern Italy overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Gulf of Salerno. It is located south of the Sorrentine Peninsula and north of the Cilentan Coast.
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
Coastline from Ravello | |
| Official name | Costiera Amalfitana |
| Location | Campania, Italy |
| Criteria | Cultural: (ii), (iv), (v) |
| Reference | 830 |
| Inscription | 1997 (21st Session) |
| Area | 11,231 ha (43.36 sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 40°39′N 14°36′E |
Location of Amalfi Coast in Italy | |
Celebrated worldwide for its Mediterranean landscape and natural diversity, the Coast is named after the town of Amalfi, which makes up its main historical and political centre. It is a very popular jet set destination, and has been an attraction to upper-class Europeans since the 18th century, when it was a frequent stopover on their Grand Tours.
Attracting international tourists of all classes annually, the Amalfi Coast was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. Atrani and Vietri sul Mare are counted among I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").