It is said that Positano was founded by some inhabitants of Paestum fleeing from a raid of the Saracens. The settlement of which we have some more news is of Roman origin, however, were found remains belonging to the Paleolithic period, showing the origin much earlier in the country. As often happened in the past, the myth, replacing the lack of hard data, tells us that Positano was founded by Poseidon, the God of the Sea, for the love of the nymph Pasitea. In Piazza Flavio Gioia stands the parish church with three aisles of the twelfth century, dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta. The building stands out for its beautiful majolica dome, a Byzantine painting depicting the Black Madonna with child and for the interior decorated in Baroque style.
From the perspective of historical and archaeological heritage, in Positano stand the Roman Villa and eight defensive towers.
The city offers visitors a rich treasure landscape: the Marina Grande to the feet of the country, and its sides, the smaller beaches of Port Fornillo and Arienzo. Interesting is the Cave Gate, which were found remains of an ancient prehistoric settlement. In the distance you can see the islands of Li Galli, composed of three islands: the Gallo Lungo, Rotonda and Castelluccio, considered home to the Sirens.
The country has its own structure and original, with an architecture that climbs along the cliff. The houses next to each other are characteristic of the city. From the late nineteenth century, took refuge in the country great artists and Russians and Germans writers, with their works were known to the world Positano.
After the Second World War, painters, directors and writers, enchanted by the magical atmosphere, attracted by the sensual beauty of the city and seduced by the lifestyle of fishermen's huts that restructured and built villas, creating their unspoilt refuges.
If you visit all these beauties in total freedom you must rent car Positano.
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