Maiori

Maiori is a town in the province of Salerno, halfway between Amalfi and Salerno.UNESCO has declared 1996 Maiori,together the amalfitan coast,Patrimony of Humanity. According to historical sources, it is said that the city of Maiori was founded by the Etruscans. Maiori from the Second post-war period has seen a significant urban expansion and boasts one of the best standards of living in Campania. It enjoys a pleasant climate, with few precipitazioni.La town is mainly a tourist destination and it can count - in addition to a wonderful sight - even on the longest beach in this stretch of the Amalfi coast. For these characteristics Maiori in the '900 was chosen as a location by Roberto Rossellini for shoot films.Due to a devastating flood occurred in 1954 Maiori was rebuilt giving a modern look, thanks also to the latest infrastructure built.

Can't miss a visit to Obelisco S. Maria a Mare. The origins of the church relate to one legend, of which there are several versions, which have all, however, as a protagonist a hermit disembarked on the island of San Nicola. The patronal feast in honor of St. Maria a Mare has become the holiday par excellence of Maiori and coincides with the day of Ferragosto. The days of celebrations are considered an important opportunity to convey the traditions and culture, to strengthen and increase the curiosity of tourists. The Religion occupies always the central part, music, entertainment and fireworks, however, collect the consent of hosts and visitors. Many attendance in recent years. On public holidays, in fact, the streets teeming gente . others interesting events are: The "Great Carnival Maiorese" in February / March and the International Roberto Rossellini Award in the last week of October.

To visit is the Palazzo Mezzacapo which is the witness the splendor of the past of the town of Maiori. Located in the heart of the country, at the center of Reginna course, entering the massive door of carved wood, can be seen the magnificence of ancient income to the abode of the Marquis Mezzacapo. The Mezzacapo Palace today is the headquarters offices of the municipality, next to the palace there are the Mezzacapo gardens, that are to form a Maltese cross. The Castle of St. Nicola de Thoroplano is located on the homonymous hill and it overhangs inhabited the entire town of Maiori, and offers a splendid view. It can be arrived or for the Way Castle,or with the car for the Way Vecite. The walls of the castle are still almost entirely intact and inside the walls are the remains of storehouses, cisterns, as well as a small church dedicated to St. Nicholas. L'edificio nella sua forma attuale, mantiene ancora la forma originale.

Today many are the places of interest and routes you can follow to Maiori, but one thing unites them all:culinary delights, you can enjoy in the many restaurants on the sea or one of the many festivals held throughout the year. In particular, the dishes at lemon, the sfogliatelle, and "eggplant chocolate", the most typical dish that you can find. Maiori offers a wide range of cultural, leisure and relax ,in the historic center is pissibile make walks of artistic and cultural interest. For those who love the sea, at Maiori you can also organize boat trips to the Grotto Sulfurea, a source of thermal water, or the Cave of Pannone rich in stalactites and stalagmites. For those who love trekking and nature walks, recommend a route from the church of Madonna della Libertà, through a forest rich in coastal scents and sources, leads to the Shrine of Avvocata, from which to enjoy a breathtaking view over the valley Maiori. the handicraft is known for the production of ceramics and wood inlays.