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Sant'Andrea Church - Amalfi
The cathedral is an impressive complex structure
located in the main square of Amalfi. It has ancient origins, and
has been renovated a few times through the centuries. The original
structure dates back to the ninth century, but the church was completely
rebuilt in 1203 in Arabo-Normanno styles. The cathedral's front
is rich with many golden mosaics, and it was rebuilt in 1861.
The central mosaic is by Domenico Morelli. The bronze doors of the
Duomo were casted in Costantinopoli in 1066, at the time, the town
of Amalfi was a powerful sea-republic.
The doors are decorated with figures of Christ, Mother Mary, and
the Saints Andrea e Pietro.
The
crypt, built in 1253, is really worth a visit.
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