Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta e Cripta Medievale
Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta e Cripta Medievale
Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta e Cripta Medievale
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The Medieval Crypt is located just below the altar of the Parish Church of Santa Maria Assunta. It was built in the 12th century. a. C. with parts of a Roman Villa that was in Positano in the 1st Century A. C..
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Maria N.
Moscow, Russia15,791 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
A small but very pleasant church with a ceramic dome, whose colors play so well in the rays of the setting sun. Unusually, the bell tower is located at some distance from the church; in this passage there is a staircase along which you can go down to the shore or up to restaurants and shops. We were lucky that the church was open; inside it is even more interesting, however, like all cathedrals and churches in Italy. I never tire of being amazed by their rich museum content of ancient rarities, paintings and sculptures.
Written August 21, 2023
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JSTrip_77
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina1,213 contributions
Jan 2023
Sitting in a commanding position by the seaside in Positano, the church is extremely impressive. The church was closed to visits but we could still see inside through the glass windows. The interior painting is relatively simple but stunning. Still, it is worth at least an attempted visit.
Written January 9, 2023
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Jackie C
March, UK469 contributions
Mar 2020
We have wanted to visit Positano ever since we saw it on Gino’s cooking programme. We were not disappointed even though it was March when we visited. Probably a better time to visit as the weather is still warm and sunny but as it is out of season we got to see it at its best. Many of the shops and cafes are closed out of season and lots of building work taking place whilst it is out of season. This church is set not far from the sea amidst this lovely fishing village, the interior is just as nice. We were told that in the height of summer you cannot move for tourists so counted ourselves lucky for visiting now
Written April 10, 2020
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Bags R Packed
Litchfield Park, AZ134 contributions
Oct 2021
This peaceful church was a quiet, cool respite after hiking up many stone steps in Positano. There is lovely mosaic artwork at the entrance of the church…be sure to pause and admire it. There was only one other tourist inside, so it truly was a spiritual sanctuary to pray for friends struggling with illness and a safe journey back home.
Written October 12, 2021
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MerseysideTinkerbell
Merseyside, UK5,254 contributions
Jun 2019
Make your way down from where cars/buses are parked up. We went on Tempio Travel Amalfi coast tour and so the bus dropped us off and parked up and we had free time in positano and our tour guide advised us about the Church on the beach and to go inside and have a look if we had time but also to wander down and look at all the lovely shops and narrow walkways on this steep hilside. We did make our way right down and into the Church and have a look around at it. It doesnt look that impressive from the outside really but when you get inside as we have noticed with a lot of Churches the inside is where the wonder is. Worth a visit when in Positano.
Written February 18, 2020
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Merrowmum
Guildford, UK1,410 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
There was a small but fascinating and beautiful crib exhibition at the side part of the church. These were well worth looking at as they were varied in style and content as well as historically interesting.
The church itself was closed to visitors but you can take photos through the glass doors, which I did. The altar area looked particularly stunning.
The church itself was closed to visitors but you can take photos through the glass doors, which I did. The altar area looked particularly stunning.
Written October 28, 2023
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LizM2
Clydebank, UK1,926 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Worth a visit - a beautiful church visible from the minute you arrive in Positano. Church workers will give you a shawl to cover your shoulders if required whilst you visit.
Written July 12, 2023
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Belgo96
Brisbane, Australia3,403 contributions
Sep 2014 • Friends
The Positano Chiesa is renowned for its "black Madonna." Although referred to in history manuals as that, the locals appropriately now refer to it as the Byzantine Madonna. The tiny church and the town has legend and mythology behind it. In Homer’s Odyssey, Positano is the place where the sirens try to lead Ulysses to his death. According to local mythology, the icon had been stolen from Byzantium and was being transported by Saracen pirates when a fierce storm came up. Out of nowhere the frightened sailors heard a voice commanding them to "posa, posa!" ("Put down! Put down!"). They unloaded the icon in the nearest fishing village. Ever since then the village was called Positano in remembrance of the command. The church was built in the 1200s to honor the icon. We got some amazing history of the town by doing a walk from the top of the town down to the sea with a local called Lucy. There are also the remains of a mosaic floor from the original structure in the apse of the church. If you follow the alleys around the back of the church you can also see the medieval crypt which is open at certain times. If you want to see something of historical context in a town really known for its resort style shopping, this tiny jewel is worth a few minutes.
Written October 11, 2014
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Chris B
Metairie, LA52 contributions
Oct 2014 • Family
This church is so beautiful and situated in a perfect spot by the ocean. It is absolutely beautiful. It's opened to anyone who wants to visit, so in addition to our family we had many other tourists in attendance. It made for a unique wedding to say the least. The priest was from Africa and spoke pretty good English. It was one for the memories. We will be back to show our daughter where her mommy and daddy got married.
Written September 19, 2015
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TERRAvelista
London, UK18,460 contributions
Oct 2012 • Solo
The Church is located between the village with it's postcard small streets and the beach packed with restaurants and little hotels.
It is a simple but quiet church and travelling from Sorrento, I met an old couple who wanted to see this church where they celebrated their daughter's wedding. How original and sweet!
I would recommend, if you travel from Sorrento, not to wait 2-3 hours in the queue for the bus (as there was a very long queue there) but to consider finding 7-8 other people at the end of the queue and pay 10 euros each to a small bus driver to take you to Positano. Not only your waiting time is reduced to 0 but your travelling time will be reduced by more than half. I had the inspiration/luck to come across such Italian drivers waiting with their mini buses near the train station and apparently you can book this even by 30min in advance.
I also learned that you should never consider travelling in rush hour to/from Sorrento/Positano/Amalfi. You should also consider taking a fast ferry from Positano to Capri and then Capri back to Sorrento. But always check in advance the departure times as apparently the Italian websites are never reliable.
It is a simple but quiet church and travelling from Sorrento, I met an old couple who wanted to see this church where they celebrated their daughter's wedding. How original and sweet!
I would recommend, if you travel from Sorrento, not to wait 2-3 hours in the queue for the bus (as there was a very long queue there) but to consider finding 7-8 other people at the end of the queue and pay 10 euros each to a small bus driver to take you to Positano. Not only your waiting time is reduced to 0 but your travelling time will be reduced by more than half. I had the inspiration/luck to come across such Italian drivers waiting with their mini buses near the train station and apparently you can book this even by 30min in advance.
I also learned that you should never consider travelling in rush hour to/from Sorrento/Positano/Amalfi. You should also consider taking a fast ferry from Positano to Capri and then Capri back to Sorrento. But always check in advance the departure times as apparently the Italian websites are never reliable.
Written October 14, 2012
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When are the english mass times on Sundays in June?
Written April 28, 2023
Salve. Volevo chiedere: quali sono gli orari/giorni di apertura?
Written August 14, 2018
mass schedule for sundays in settember
Written July 24, 2015
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