Visit the monuments of Praiano

• Church of San Luca Evangelista: this church is dedicated to Saint Luke the Evangelist, the Patron of Praiano, and is realized in Baroque style and boasts a floor made made of XVIII century majolica. Inside there are several wooden and silver statues, such as for example the bust of Saint Luke. There are also some paintings of Neapolitan School.
• Marina di Praia: a beautiful beach located at the end of a valley, among tall rocks, which in the past was the port of the ancient Praiano. The beach is protected by the promontory of Capo Sottile and an ancient tower. Today boat trips leave from there with visits to the most charming spots of the Amalfi Coast, such as the caves of Suppraiano and Africana.
• the Suppraiano Cave: it is a spectacular natural cave with stalactites and waterfalls which can be only reached by sea.
• The Africana Cave: a charming natural cave near the famous night club Africana, a night club which has been created among the rocks.
• The Church of San Gennaro: this sacred building is situtated in Vettica Maggiore, a hamlet of Praiano, and was built in 1602 on a former church. The dome is covered by majolica and inside the church keeps precious paintings.
• the Grado Tower: a watchtower that belonged to the ancient system of towers built to defend the Amalfi Coast from the Saracen incursions.
• the Gavitella Beach: this beach is different from all the other beaches of the Amalfi Coast. From here you will enjoy a wonderful view of Capri and Positano and swimming you can reach the beautiful beach Marina di Praia or dive in a natural cove situated in a grotto called “Fontana dell'Altare” (“The Fountain of the Altar”), a natural “swimming pool” in a cave.
• Small chapels built by the inhabitants of Praiano everywhere on the territory. They are decorated with majolica and frescoes, showing the deep spirituality of these places.
• the Church Santa Maria a Castro: a charming church once belonging to the monastery of San Domenico, situated on the mountain S. Angelo a tre Pizzi, perfectly immersed in the surrounding environment. It dominates the valley boasting a wonderful view of Positano, Capri, and Vettica Maggiore.
• Walking & trekking paths: the harsh territory of Praiano offers many paths or staircases leading to charming places with wonderful panoramas and represent a real paradise for trekking lovers. The lack of roads protected this unspoiled nature from mass tourism.
  

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