Italia Amalfi 3 Il Duomo

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Amalfi
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Il Duomo
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Its name is attributed to two main theories
legend has it that the bones of Amalfi, beloved
of Hercules, had been buried in this territory
historians however affirm that it was founded by
a group of Roman families that gave it the name
Amelphes.
The Amalfi Coast boasts one of the most stunning
views in Italy
Located in a perfectly central location within
the Coast, Amalfi is one of the most popular
tourist destinations in the world
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At the top of a staircase, Saint Andrew's
Cathedral (Duomo) overlooks the Piazza Duomo, the
heart of Amalfi
Piazza dei Dogi
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The cathedral dates back to the 11th century the
façade of the cathedral is Byzantine in style and
is adorned with various paintings and mosaics of
saints, including a large one of Saint Andrew
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Predominantly of Arab-Norman Romanesque
architectural style, it has been remodeled
several times, adding Romanesque, Byzantine,
Gothic, and Baroque elements. The front facade
was rebuilt in 1891 after the original one
collapsed  
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The front façade is of striped marble and stone
with open arches that have lace detailing not
commonly found in Italian sacred architecture
while the tiled cupola is quite common amongst
churches of the area
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The tym-panum's mosaics portray The triumph of
Christ in a work created by Domenico Morelli and
whose original designs are retained in the Town
Hall
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The patron saint of Amalfi is Saint Andrew, the
Apostle, whose relics are kept here at Amalfi
Cathedral. In 1206, Saint Andrew's relics were
brought to Amalfi from Constantinople by
Cardinal  Pietro Capuano following the Sack of
Constantinople (an event of the 4th Crusade)
after the completion of the town's cathedral.
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Begun in 1180, and completed over 100 years
later, the Romanesque style bell tower is
off-center. The structure includes four small
towers of Arab architectural type that are
adorned with arches and are covered
with majolica tiles. During times of war, the
bell tower was purposed for defense
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Sixty-two steps, wide and steep, lead up to the
doors
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Cast in Constantinople before 1066, and signed by
Simeon of Syria, the cathedral's bronze doors are
the earliest in Italy of post-Roman manufacture 
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The bronze doors are framed by a Romanesque
portal, carved with vines inhabited by mythical
beasts
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They were a gift from Pantaleo de Maurus Comite,
a wealthy Amalfi merchant working in
Constantinople
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In the center of the door are four figures
representing Christ, Virgin Mary, St. Andrew and
St. Peter
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The boxed ceiling dates to 1702 and has four
large paintings by Andrea dell'Asta. They depict
the flagellation of Saint Andrew, the miracle of
Manna, the crucifixion of Saint Andrew and the
Saint on the cross
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Reliquary bust of St. Andrew (originally housed
his skull)
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The delicate Mother of Pearl Cross brought from
the Holy Land by Mons. Marini
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The sumptuous Baroque interior is dating from the
18th century
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The triumphal arch in the apse is supported by
two ancient columns from Paestum
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