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Amalfi Pictures Got Me To Add The Amalfi Coast to My Bucket List

A visit to the Amalfi coast of Italy has been on my bucket list for a long time now, but I am finally writing about it. The scenery is breathtaking with it's rugged coastline, whitewashed homes, cliffed terraces and azure sea. The single road running through the area is treacherous with unforgiving slopes and narrow passage. No wonder it is often recommended that tourists and visitors to the area take the bus. But that's ok, I can take a bus.

Yes the allure of the is magnificent place is strong, earning it a place on my bucket list - a list of the top 10 things I hope to see and do someday before I die. If you are unsure, have a look at these Amalfi pictures and see if you are not tempted to add a visit to your bucket list too.

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Amalfi Coast Is One of the 10 Items on my Bucket List

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Keep the Amalfi Coast on the bucket list because:

susannaduffy says:

Keep it on! It's on my bucket list too

Brookelorren says:

Italy is a great place to visit, but not to live. My opinion is, if there's not a reason to go there, why not?

mbgphoto says:

I have been to the Amalfi coast and it is beautiful...you will want to keep it on your list.

myfairladyah says:

I have a friend that's been there
To other places there's no compare

rwoman says:

Keep it on there!

2muchtrash says:

Wow, who wouldn't want to see the Amalfi Coast after viewing the photos you have here? I think we should get a cruise ship and any Squidoo-er that agrees can come with us!

Rajays says:

Yes definitely! It is breathtaking.

Jewelsofawe says:

Yes and it should be on mine!

Take it off the bucket list because:

BuckHawk says:

Take it off the list. Unless you take me along!

sandyspider says:

It is beautiful! Take it off because I am not going with you :)

 

Why Is This on my Bucket List?

Random fun facts about Amalfi

Did you see the Amalfi pictures? It is stunning. Many insist that the Amalfi coast is one of the most beautiful spots in the world. It is also rich with history. Here are a few random facts:
  • The first settlement on the Amalfi coast dates back to the first Century B.C.
  • An official letter from the Pope Gregorio Magno, in 596 mentions the Amalfi's trades.
  • As evidenced by underwater finds, it is believed that there was a wall structure on the seaside of Amalfi until the 14th century.
  • It is also believed the compass was first invented and used by sailors from the Amalfi coast
  • Some of the smaller islands, near Positano, called "Gallo Lungo", "La Rotonda" and "La Castelluccia", were described to Omero, in the Odyssey Poem, when Ulysse met the Syrens.The Amalfi coast was considered a maritime superpower from the 9th to the 12th centuries.
  • In modern times, Amalfi is a popular tourist destinations. Tour books often recommend the spring or early fall as the best time to visit as the coast's single road is quite busy in summer (and prices are inflated), while much of the coast simply closes for winter

Where is the Amalfi Coast?

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What's Stopping Me?

amalfi picturesIn this case I would have to say it several factors.
  • First off, it is more than 24 hours of air travel to get to Italy
  • It is winter now, so it is a bit cold and much of the roads would be closed.
  • After research Amalfi I would still love to see it, but I think I would prefer a shorter visit. To tell the truth, I thought it was much warmer there until I just brought in the weather just above. Now I need to rethink it's spot on my bucket list.

Learn More About the Amalfi Coast

Amalfi Coast - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Amalfi Coast, or Costiera Amalfitana in Italian, is a stretch of coastline on the southern side of the Sorrentine Peninsula of Italy (Province of Salerno), extending from Positano in the west to Vietri sul Mare in the east.
Amalfi Coast Travel Information and Travel Guide - Italy - Lonely Planet
Amalfi Coast tourism and travel information such as accommodation, festivals, transport, maps, activities and attractions in Amalfi Coast, Italy - Lonely Planet
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Amalfi coast tourist guide. General travel information, maps, and online booking.
Amalfi Coast travel guide - Wikitravel
Open source travel guide to Amalfi Coast, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.

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  • susannaduffy Apr 24, 2012 @ 3:43 pm | delete
    Still hope to see you in the south of Italy in the autumn of 2012. The lovely pictures of Amalfi certainly inspire me to get there!
  • Brookelorren Feb 5, 2011 @ 5:39 pm | delete
    Great photos! If you're going to visit Amalfi, you should visit more of Italy while you're there :-). Check out Vesuvius.

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  • susannaduffy Jan 4, 2011 @ 8:28 pm | delete
    After you've had your coffee, catch a boat down to Sicily. I'll meet you there over a glass of Amaro Averna - that way both of us get to knock one item off our respective bucket lists
  • Bella - Next Stop Italy Jan 4, 2011 @ 1:59 pm | delete
    Thanks so much for featuring my T-shirt! Keep it on your Bucket List.. It is a truly beautiful place! :) Happy New Year!
  • mbgphoto Dec 21, 2010 @ 7:41 am | delete
    Beautiful photos!blessed and added to my December Blessings. You are really helping the travel section on my lens :)
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