Positano, Coastal village in Amalfi Coast, Italy
The buildings of Positano extend down the hillside in tiers, with narrow paths and stairs connecting different levels toward the Mediterranean Sea.
Archaeological findings from the Upper Paleolithic period in Grotto La Porta mark the earliest human presence in the Positano region.
The Church of Santa Maria Assunta features a dome decorated with majolica tiles and houses a Byzantine icon of the Madonna brought during a sea storm.
Visitors can reach Positano through the SS163 Amalfitana road or by ferry services connecting to Naples, Salerno, and the island of Capri.
The vertical layout of Positano requires residents and visitors to navigate through a network of long staircases to access homes and hotels.
Location: Province of Salerno
Capital city: Positano
Elevation above the sea: 142 m
Shares border with: Agerola, Pimonte, Vico Equense, Praiano
Website: https://comune.positano.sa.it
GPS coordinates: 40.62778,14.48194
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:17
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