We drove along the Amalfi Coast, an absolutely beautiful drive.  Many of the roads were narrow and had “hairpin” curves.  We also stopped in Positano, a small town built on the face of a cliff.  These pictures were taken from our bus or during our stop in Positano.

During our drive, we saw the Church of Santa Maria Assunta which is located in Positano.  It is by the Mediterranean Sea and has blue, green and yellow tiles on the dome.  We also saw the dome of the Church of San Gennaro which was built in the 1500’s.  The tile on the roof is spectacular in the sunlight.  And we saw one of about 30 towers that had been used as defense in years past.

We made a stop at the Cathedral of St. Andrew, also called the Amalfi Cathedral.  It was built in the 1200’s, although the front facade was reconstructed in 1891.  St. Andrew is the patron saint of Amalfi and was one of the 12 apostles.   His relics are in several locations including this Cathedral.  It has an impressive staircase leading to the entrance.  The artwork at the very top of the Cathedral is made from mosaic tiles.  The bell tower has a cupula with green and yellow tiles.  The bronze doors were the main entrance to the Cathedral.  They were commissioned in 1060 and include silver inlays of Christ, Mary and saints.  The interior of the Cathedral has paintings on the walls and ceilings depicting the life and miracles of St. Andrew.

The pictures below were taken in the Basilica of the Crucifix.  It is next door to the Cathedral and was the original church dating back to 596.  It now serves as a museum.  The pictures I have included are of a statue of St. Andrew, original pillars, a fresco and the ceiling with a pillar in the Basilica.