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 Amalfi is a picturesque seaside resort that has the most vibrant, typical
Italian atmosphere, an ideal climate, breath
taking views and
unique natural beauties. There are many modern hotels located in Amalfi,
as well as some of the eldest hotels in the whole of Italy. In the
past, Amalfi was the first Sea Republic, from four in total. The other
three Sea Republic’s in Italy were Pisa, Venice and Genova. After
the fall of the Roman Empire, Amalfi was the first city to restore
a relationship between the East and the West. The people from Amalfi
transported and introduced merchandise such as coffee, paper and carpets,
in Italy. Also
in the past, Amalfi founded a magnificent hospital that was situated
in Jerusalem – Israel, had its own coin and, was the home of
the inventor of the compass. The inventor, named Flavio Gioia, enforced
the famous maritime law on navigators, which is known as “Tabula
de Amalpha”. In 1112, Brother Gerardo Sasso, from Scala (a village
located just behind Amalfi), embarked upon the first Military and religious
Order named The Knights of St. John. This Order later changed to The
Knights of Cyprus, and then to The Knights of Rhodes and in 1530, to
The Knights of Malta, which still exists today. The Knights from these
Orders fought constantly, in battles against the Saracens and in 1849,
they defended Rome and the Church, in the famous battle of Ostia. However, today Amalfi is a peaceful and picturesque seaside resort,
surrounded in natural beauties and has beautiful weather conditions.
Countless fascinating tales and historical monuments, such as the Cathedral,
the old dockyards, and Paper Mills that, in the past, made the famous
paper of Amalfi, and are still making this paper today, all accompany
this small town. |
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