Positano on the Amalfi Coast by Thomas Bugdoll

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Positano is a picturesque coastal village on the Amalfi Coast in southern Italy, known for its unique location and special charm. The village nestles in terraces against steep cliffs that gently slope down to the deep blue Tyrrhenian Sea. From almost every point, there is an impressive view of the water, the colourful houses and the surrounding mountains.

Positano's architecture is characterised by pastel-coloured houses, narrow staircases and winding alleyways that make the town look like a vertical labyrinth. In the centre stands the church of Santa Maria Assunta with its striking dome made of majolica tiles, one of the town's most famous landmarks.

Positano exudes a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere. Small boutiques, artisan shops and cafés line the streets, while the Spiaggia Grande and Fornillo beaches are buzzing with sun, sea and Italian joie de vivre. The combination of spectacular nature, Mediterranean culture and timeless beauty makes Positano one of the most beautiful and popular places in Italy.

The Amalfi Coast, also known as the Costiera amalfitana or Costa d'Amalfi in Italian, is located on the west coast of Italy around 40 kilometres south of Naples in the Italian region of Campania. The Amalfi Coast is a good 40 kilometres of rugged and jagged coastline on the Italian Gulf of Salerno in the south of the Sorrento Peninsula. The most famous towns on the Amalfi Coast are Amalfi, Positano and Ravello. The stretch of coast between Positano and Vietri sul Mare has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.

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