Scalinata del Duomo

Scalinata del Duomo rises through the heart of Amalfi, connecting Piazza Duomo with the main entrance of the Duomo di Amalfi. Fifty-seven broad stone steps create a striking approach, with the cathedral façade framing the climb above the square.

At the top, the cathedral dedicated to Saint Andrew brings together Romanesque, Baroque, and Moorish influences. Its twelfth-century bell tower carries colourful majolica tiles, while the adjacent Cloister of Paradise dates from 1266 and once served as a cemetery for Amalfi’s prominent citizens. Below the church, a crypt holds the remains of Saint Andrew, giving the complex deep religious significance.

From the steps, you can look across Piazza Duomo towards the Baroque Fountain of Saint Andrew, built in 1760. Shops, cafés, and historic buildings surround this lively meeting place, where processions and celebrations gather during the feast of Saint Andrew. Centuries of daily use have worn the stone smooth, while the staircase still reveals how Amalfi’s streets rise in layers along the steep hillside.