Italy 2010

Andrea, Ed and Beth's trip to Italy. A week in Rome, a week in Sorrento and a week in Tuscany with lots of interesting side trips. One day of rain on the last day, but otherwise beautiful weather. The pictures in this group were taken mostly with Ed's camera (Nikon D200), Andrea's camera (Canon SD1000) and Beth's camera (Canon SD630)

Day 8 - Amalfi Duomo

The Duomo (Cathedral of St. Andrew) is the main attraction in Amalfi. The current building was built in the13th century in romanesque and baroque style. This site includes the older Basilica del SS. Crocifisso, built in 833, and the crypt of St. Andrew the Apostle.


▲ Up ▲

Back to Amalfi Coast Page Back to Amalfi Coast Page		Facade of the Amalfi Duomo, dedicated to St. Andrew, the patron saint of Amalfi, Scotland and Russia. St. Andrew was St. Peter's brother. Facade of the Amalfi Duomo, dedicated to St. Andrew, the patron saint of Amalfi, Scotland and Russia. St. Andrew was St. Peter's brother.	The mosaics represent the "Triumph of Christ" The mosaics represent the "Triumph of Christ"	Bronze doors cast in Constantinople in 1061 by Simeon of Syria. The four figures in the center represent Christ and Virgin Mary above and St. Andrew and St. Peter below. Bronze doors cast in Constantinople in 1061 by Simeon of Syria. The four figures in the center represent Christ and Virgin Mary above and St. Andrew and St. Peter below.
				The Cloisters of Paradise, built in Saracen style 1266-68. Popular for weddings, the colonnade has 120 columns. The Cloisters of Paradise, built in Saracen style 1266-68. Popular for weddings, the colonnade has 120 columns.
	Fragments of an older stucture displayed near the cloister Fragments of an older stucture displayed near the cloister
			The bell tower, begun in 1180 was not completed until over 100 years later. The bell tower, begun in 1180 was not completed until over 100 years later.	The four small Arab style towers and the main cupola of the tower are decorated with Majolica tiles. The four small Arab style towers and the main cupola of the tower are decorated with Majolica tiles.
Fresco in the Cloister of Paradise Fresco in the Cloister of Paradise
Ceiling of the Basilica of the Crucifix, the first church here, dating back to 596. It is now a museum. Ceiling of the Basilica of the Crucifix, the first church here, dating back to 596. It is now a museum.		Mosaic in the museum Mosaic in the museum
Stairs down from the Basilica lead to the crypt of St. Andrew. Stairs down from the Basilica lead to the crypt of St. Andrew.		Inside of the crypt of St Andrew. Not a square inch in undecorated Inside of the crypt of St Andrew. Not a square inch in undecorated
		Window detail in the crypt Window detail in the crypt	Marble inlayed wall panel in the crypt Marble inlayed wall panel in the crypt
The main altar of the crypt, topped by a statue of St. Andrew. Most of the relics of St. Andrew are buried below this altar. The main altar of the crypt, topped by a statue of St. Andrew. Most of the relics of St. Andrew are buried below this altar.	The side statues are of S. Lawrence and S. Steven, scuplted by Bernini's father, Pietro. The side statues are of S. Lawrence and S. Steven, scuplted by Bernini's father, Pietro.	The bronze statue of St. Andrew was created by Michelangelo Naccherino, a student of Michelangelo, in 1604. The bronze statue of St. Andrew was created by Michelangelo Naccherino, a student of Michelangelo, in 1604.	The space behind the altar contains the skull reliquary of St. Andrew (the head is actually in the Vatican.) The rest of the relics are below the altar. The space behind the altar contains the skull reliquary of St. Andrew (the head is actually in the Vatican.) The rest of the relics are below the altar.	Also seen behind the altar. St Andrew was crucified on an X shaped cross. Also seen behind the altar. St Andrew was crucified on an X shaped cross.
Inside of the main cathedral, called the Cathedral of St. Andrew. Inside of the main cathedral, called the Cathedral of St. Andrew.	The interior is decorated in Baroque style, but the architecture is Romanesque. The interior is decorated in Baroque style, but the architecture is Romanesque.
Mother-of-pearl cross, a gift to Amalfi from the people of Jerusalem in 1930. Mother-of-pearl cross, a gift to Amalfi from the people of Jerusalem in 1930.				16th century bust of St. Andrew 16th century bust of St. Andrew
Chapel of the Relics Chapel of the Relics	This chapel houses relics of other saints, many brought here by the same crusaders who brought St. Andrew's relics. This chapel houses relics of other saints, many brought here by the same crusaders who brought St. Andrew's relics.
	Mosaic decorated candelabra. Mosaic decorated candelabra.		Another view of the off-center bell tower Another view of the off-center bell tower