Praiano
| Praiano | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Praiano | ||
| The "Vettica Maggiore" frazione of Praiano.
The "Vettica Maggiore" frazione of Praiano.
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 Praiano
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| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Campania | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Salerno (SA) | |
| Frazioni | Vettica Maggiore | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Di Martino Giovanni (Lista Civica) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2 km2 (0.8 sq mi) | |
| Population (2009) | ||
| • Total | 2,069 | |
| • Density | 1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Praianesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 84010 | |
| Dialing code | 089 | |
| Patron saint | San Gennaro and San Luca | |
| Saint day | 19 September and 18 October | |
| Website | Official website | |
Praiano is a town and comune of the province of Salerno in the Campania region of southwest Italy. It is situated on the Amalfi Coast (Costiera Amalfitana), a prime tourist location for the region and Italy alike, between the towns of Amalfi and Positano.
In 1997, the Amalfi Coast, including Praiano's "Vettica Maggiore" frazione was inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.[1] As of December 1, 2009, the town's population constitutes 2,069 inhabitants.
History
The town's name derives from the praia, or beach, from the Latin word pelagium, meaning "open sea."[2] During the 10th-11th centuries, Praiano was once the summer residence of the doges of the Duchy of Amalfi.[3]
During the Angevin period, a fortified tower, the Assiola, was constructed to defend the town. Praiano had an important local silk industry, however, it disappeared during the 19th century. With the discovery of corals in the vicinity around the 1800s, Praiano's economy was revitalized, mainly focusing on the fishing and tourism industries ever since.
Attractions
One popular attraction is the Church of San Luca Evangelista,[4] dating back to 1123. On the inside, there are paintings by Renaissance painter Giovanni Bernardo Lama dating to the 16th century. Another attraction is the Church of San Giovanni Battista, featuring a well-preserved maiolica tiled floor, dating back to the 12th-13th centuries.[5]
Gallery
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Church of San Gennaro
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Convent of Saint Dominic above Praiano
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Part of the Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei) above Praiano
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Via Masa
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View towards Positano from Via Masa
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Bus stop in Praiano
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View of Praiano from Path of Gods
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View of Praiano from the water
Notes and references
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See also
External links
Media related to Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. at Wikimedia Commons
