Atrani
If Atrani seems tiny, and in truth, it is, but that doesn’t take away from the charm and fascination that this Italian town has for visitors.
Atrani is found on the Amalfi Coast in Italy in Salerno Province. At .20 square kilometres, it is Southern Italy’s smallest commune. further, it’s the second smallest in all of Italy.
One landmark you’ll want to see is the Collegiata of Santa Maria, another is Maddalena, which has been modified numerous times since it was first built in 1274. Those who know architecture will recognize the Southern Italian Barocco style on its front. But it’s the Maddalena’s bell and dome which over the centuries became a symbol of the tiny sea town.
If you go inside the church, you can inspect the art of Andrea da Salerno which is on display. As you walk down the streets of Atrani, you’ll appreciate how quaint this small village is. Be sure to follow the whitewashed steps beyond the Chiesa del Camine and you’ll soon find yourself in Atrani’s main square, the Piazza Umberto.
Adjacent to the church, the daring and the fascinated will find an old cemetery which was used right up to the end of the nineteenth century.
Speaking of churches, Piazza Umberto (the main square that we mentioned earlier) is dominated by a beautiful place of worship: the magnificent Church of San Salvatore de Birecto. This amazing structure was built more than 1100 years ago, in A.D. 904, and has been modified and restored numerous times to allow visitors to see its neoclassic style the way worshipers did hundreds of years ago.
Atrani’s charm is very subtle and under-stated. So it comes as no surprise that the few dining establishments in the town are excellent, but also subtle in both their atmosphere and the tasty cuisine that they offer.
For beautiful scenery, outstanding architecture and subtle charm, Atrani makes an exceptional holiday destination.
