Cathedral of San Andrea

church, Amalfi, Italy

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The Cathedral of Sant'Andrea is a significant church located in Amalfi, Italy. It was begun in the 9th century and has undergone numerous restorations. The cathedral is notable for its magnificent bronze doors, which were created in Constantinople around 1065, and its campanile, built between 1180 and 1276. Adjacent to the cathedral is the Chiostro del Paradiso (Cloister of Paradise), constructed between 1266 and 1268. Amalfi itself was a prominent maritime republic in the 9th century, rivaling other major Italian naval powers in trade with the East. The town is now a popular tourist destination, known for its mild climate and scenic coastal views.1

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…town is dominated by the Cathedral of Sant’Andrea (begun in the 9th century, often restored), which has magnificent bronze doors, executed at Constantinople about 1065, and a campanile (1180–1276). Also notable are the Chiostro del Paradiso (cloister; 1266–68), adjacent to the cathedral; high on a cliff is the former Capuchin…
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…town is dominated by the Cathedral of Sant’Andrea (begun in the 9th century, often restored), which has magnificent bronze doors, executed at Constantinople about 1065, and a campanile (1180–1276). Also notable are the Chiostro del Paradiso (cloister; 1266–68), adjacent to the cathedral; high on a cliff is the former Capuchin…
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