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Amalfi, Architecture, WRITING · June 12, 2009

A Walk Through Amalfi’s Duomo of Sant’Andrea

Photo ItalyItalia.com

I think every architectural historian has their absolute favorite building. For some, it is the building that inspired the love and study of architecture, while for others it is a building happened across during travels or studies that once seen was never forgotten. For me, it is the Duomo of Amalfi, which is a building that inspires me in almost indescribable ways. If you haven’t visited this stunning church for yourself, you can head over to ItalyItalia.com and read an article I wrote called A Walk Through Amalfi’s Duomo of Sant’Andrea. Right now it is even featured on the homepage!

Have you visited the Duomo of Amalfi? I would love to hear your thoughts!

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  1. KC says

    June 12, 2009 at 10:56

    Great, informative article!

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  2. Chef Chuck says

    June 12, 2009 at 13:45

    Ciao Laura, Good info, no question, this church is beautiful!
    I like the angle of the photo!

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  3. Gil says

    June 13, 2009 at 09:12

    Another beautiful picture and article from you. Thank you! We haven't been to Amalfi yet but maybe next Summer we want to visit more of the coast including Amalfi.

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  4. Laura says

    June 13, 2009 at 10:50

    Ciao KC! Grazie! Do you have a favorite building?

    Ciao Chuck! Grazie! I love that photo, too. It really shows how the city is built all around the church.

    Ciao Gil! Thank you so much! I wish I taken that photo. What a great viewpoint to view the city! (It is one of ItalyItalia's photos.) Hope you can visit here in the summer next year!

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