Maiori

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Maiori
Comune
Comune di Maiori

Coat of arms
Maiori within the Province of Salerno
Location of Maiori
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Coordinates: 40°39′N 14°39′E / 40.650°N 14.650°E / 40.650; 14.650
Country	Italy
Region	Campania
Province	Salerno (SA)
Frazioni	Erchie, Ponteprimario, San Pietro, Santa Maria delle Grazie, Vecite
Government
• Mayor	Antonio Capone
Area
• Total	16.67 km2 (6.44 sq mi)
Elevation	5 m (16 ft)
Population (30 September 2017)
• Total	5,604
• Density	340/km2 (870/sq mi)
Demonym	Maioresi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	84010
Dialing code	089
Patron saint	Santa Maria a Mare
Saint day	15 August
Website	Official website

Maiori (originally in Latin: Rheginna Maior) is a town and comune on the Amalfi coast in the province of Salerno (Campania, Italy). It has been a popular tourist resort since Roman times, with the longest unbroken stretch of beach on the Amalfi coastline.

History

The origins of the town are unclear, though it was likely founded by the Etruscans. It was conquered by the Romans in the 3rd century BC, who called the town Rheginna Maior, in contrast to the neighbouring town, Minori, Rheginna Minor. All places along the coast were formed by alternating conquerors - such as the Etruscans or the Romans.

Beach of Maiori.

Between 830 and 840, the towns of the coast between Lettere and Tramonti and Cetara and Positano, including the island of Capri, united to form a confederation of states later known as the Duchy of Amalfi. Each city retained its own name and administrative autonomy, but had a specific role in this federation. Maiori was the seat of the duchy's admiralty, the customs, the salt market and several arsenals.

Around 1000 it became part of the Principality of Salerno, and then of the Kingdom of Naples, of which it followed the history until the 19th century.

Main sights

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Collegiate Church of Santa Maria a Mare (13th century). It has a colourful maiolica tiled dome topping the 14th century bell tower, while most of the exterior dates from the 18th century. Other majolicas are shown in the Sacred Art Museum just next to the Church.
Church of San Francesco (finished in 1590), now in late Rococo style.
Santa Maria de Olearia (11th century), a Benedictine Abbey founded in 973 just above the historical centre of the town.
Falerzio Mount and Avvocata Church. The highest peak of the Amalfi Coast and the Sanctuary on the plain above Mount Mirteto.
Castle of San Nicola (9th century)
Norman Tower (also called Torre Salicerchio)

Transport

The nearest airport is Salerno-Pontecagnano Airport (QSR).

In film

In the mid-20th century, Roberto Rossellini filmed some of his films here: Paisà (1946); "Il Miracolo" ("The Miracle"), the second episode of the movie L'Amore (Ways of Love, 1948); La macchina ammazzacattivi (Machine to Kill Bad People, 1952); and Il viaggio in Italia (Journey to Italy, 1953). A film festival is held every November at which the Premio Internazionale Roberto Rossellini is awarded.

References

^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
^ "History of Maiori". Archived from the original on 2006-05-09. Retrieved 2006-04-30.
^ "Collegiate Church Santa Maria a Mare". Retrieved 26 April 2012.
^ "Santa Maria de Olearia in Maiori". Retrieved 26 April 2012.
^ "Falerzio Mount and Avvocata Church". Retrieved 26 April 2012.
^ "Rossellini Award". Archived from the original on 2007-12-23. Retrieved 2008-03-05.

External links

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Panorama Maiori

Campania · Comuni of the Province of Salerno

Amalfi Coast and Sorrentine Peninsula

Amalfi Coast

Municipalities	Amalfi Atrani Cetara Conca dei Marini Furore Maiori Minori Positano Praiano Ravello Scala Tramonti Vietri sul Mare
Places of interest	Amalfi Cathedral Grotta dello Smeraldo San Giovanni Battista San Giovanni del Toro Roman Villa of Minori Villa Cimbrone Villa Rufolo

Sorrentine Peninsula


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