The cathedral's bronze doors were commissioned in Constantinople and cast in 1065, making them one of the earliest examples of such craftsmanship in Italy.
The relics of St. Andrew were brought to Amalfi from Constantinople by Cardinal Pietro Capuano following the Fourth Crusade in 1208.
The Cloister of Paradise was originally constructed to serve as a burial ground for the noble families of Amalfi.
The 19th-century facade replaced the original medieval exterior that was severely damaged in a storm in 1861.
The bell tower, finished in 1276, uses majolica tiles in its decorative motifs, a characteristic feature of Campanian architecture.
The Cathedral of St Andrew Apostle, locally known as the Duomo di Amalfi, is an 11th-century Romanesque-Byzantine structure dramatically elevated above Amalfi's Piazza Duomo. Its most prominent feature is an ornate 19th-century facade, rebuilt in the Sicilian-Arab style, featuring intricate polychrome stone patterns and gold mosaics. The complex encompasses the 9th-century Basilica del Crocifisso, the Cloister of Paradise (Chiostro del Paradiso), and a crypt containing the supposed relics of Saint Andrew the Apostle. The Cloister of Paradise, dating to 1266, displays interlacing arches reflecting Arab-Norman architectural influences. The crypt, reconstructed in the 17th century, houses a colossal bronze statue of the saint and elaborate Baroque marble work. The cathedral remains an active place of worship serving the Diocese of Amalfi-Cava de' Tirreni.
From the bottom of the main staircase looking upward to frame the full height of the facade and the bell tower.
Walk up the iconic, steep stone staircase to access the cathedral entrance.
Purchase a single ticket to access the cathedral, the Cloister, the crypt, and the attached museum.
Visit the crypt interior to view the ornate Baroque ceiling paintings and marble work.
Avoid rushing past the Cloister of Paradise, which is often overlooked by tourists heading straight for the crypt.
Modest dress is required: shoulders and knees must be covered. Silence is requested inside the worship areas.
