If you think the beaches and delicious food are the end of this Italian resort, you'd be sadly mistaken. To understand this, all you have to do is pick up a map of Positano with the city's sights.
Let's begin the sightseeing of Positano in Russian with the ancient Romanesque church of Santa Maria Assunta, dating back to the 13th century. It is rightfully considered the symbol of the town. The dome of the church, located in Flavio Gioia Square, can be seen from many points of the resort.
Every guide is familiar with the mysterious story of the ancient miraculous icon of the Black Madonna. It is said that it was either washed ashore after a shipwreck or people heard a voice urging them to leave the relic here. Regardless, the fact remains that the Black Madonna is a part of the sights of Positano with its Christian significance. Tourists pay special attention to the incredibly beautiful dome of the church, adorned with majolica tiles, as well as the interior decoration with frescoes and unique mosaics.
A sightseeing map of Positano is unlikely to tell you all the secrets of the city, so you have to go exploring the mysteries of the Italian coast on your own. The historic streets lined with houses and villas, each one a work of art, will have you stopping at every step.
In the tourist portals, you will find photos of Positano with its wonderful orange groves and breathtaking views on the rocky coastline and the azure coast. All this beauty can be found on the Path of the Gods. Not only can you enjoy the spectacular views there, but you can also check out the ancient monastery.
In every programme about Positano, the Galli Islands are always mentioned in the descriptions of the sights. It was once owned by the great names of the dance and choreographic world: Leonid Myasin and Rudolf Nureyev. There is now a stunning villa there that can be rented.
