Former Female Monastery - Belvedere Cimitero Monumental, Amalfi, Italy

The impressive monument sits on the hill overlooking Amalfi and is clearly visible from the seafront. Once a female Benedictine monastery, it was founded around 980 by Duke Masone I, and dedicated to San Lorenzo del Piano. The colonnade of the cemetery was built on 1816 in place of the abandoned Benedictine monastery. Inside are the ruins of a medieval chapel, with 14th century frescos and a Roman urn dating back to the 2nd century AD. Today, the Belvedere Cimitero Monumental (Monumental Cemetery Belvedere) is home to many tombs and graves, some are notable people from the region, some with beautiful statues, sculpture and small photographs of the deceased.

Here is what caught my eye, I hope you enjoy!

The Cimitero sits high on the hill

One of the doors inside the complex

At the entrance looking into the colonnade section of the cimitero

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The view overlooking Amalfi and the sea

Looking from the outside of the colonnade

….and on the inside

A series of images from both the inside as wells the adjoining outdoor burial areas.

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What you should know:

• There is no entrance fee for the cimitero.

• It is the most beautiful view of Amalfi and coast.

• You can make the climb to the cemetery from either Amalfi or Atrani.

• You can take a lift from Amalfi for 3 Euro.

Location: Salita S. Lorenzo del Piano, 84011 Amalfi SA