Pasqua 2016
Quale periodo migliore se non quello pasquale per visitare la meravigliosa costiera amalfitana? Lontani dal caos e dall’afa estiva , coccolati da un clima mite e dal profumo degli alberi in fiore potrete passeggiare tranquilli tra gli stupendi paesaggi della costa d’Amalfi e godervi a pieno ogni singola sfumatura del nostro territorio. Durante una tiepida giornata primaverile, i più coraggiosi potranno addirittura decidere di fare un tuffo nelle acque ancora fredde del mar Tirreno, sulle spiagge non ancora affollate potrete passare una serena giornata di relax oppure per chi preferisce la montagna al mare è possibile “perdersi” a passeggiare immersi nella natura dei numerosi sentieri oppure potrete semplicemente lasciarvi trasportare nei piccoli borghi costieri e passeggiare tra vicoli e vicoletti, ammirando così ogni angolo, ogni casetta ed ogni particolarità che vi circonda. Molteplici eventi, soprattutto a sfondo religioso, vi aspettano durante il periodo della Santa Pasqua tra cui vi ricordiamo la suggestiva Via Crucis nella meravigliosa Ravello: qui dei figuranti in costume, ripercorrono la Passione di Cristo riproducendo le scene più importanti che hanno portato alla Sua morte e alla Sua resurrezione. Nella stupenda Atrani, invece, ricordiamo la processione dei battenti del giovedì Santo, nella quale degli uomini incappucciati attraversano i vicoli bui del paese. Quest’ultimi, illuminati solo dal bagliore di caratteristiche fiaccole, giungono nella piazzetta del piccolo borgo, dov’è situata l’antichissima chiesa di San Salvatore de Birecto, dalla cui scalinata vediamo la statua del Cristo morto che viene poi portata in processione fino a raggiungere il Duomo di Sant’Andrea nella vicina Amalfi. Il venerdi santo, invece, è la magnifica Amalfi a fare da sfondo, con la consueta via crucis che parte dall’imponente scalinata del Duomo, portando in processione la statua del Cristo morto seguita da quella della Vergine Addolorata, il tutto accompagnato dagli struggenti canti dell’amalfitano Antonio Tirabassi, che al meglio rappresentano e lasciano percepire il profondo dolore della Vergine che piange il suo unico figlio. Scenari davvero unici vi aspettano in costiera amalfitana!
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Easter 2016
What better time than that Easter to visit the beautiful Amalfi coast? Far from the noise and summer heat, spoiled by a mild climate and with the scent of flowering trees you can stroll quiet among the beautiful landscapes of the Amalfi coast and enjoy full every nuance of our territory. On a warm spring day, the bravest may even decide to take a dip in the still cold waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, on the not yet crowded beaches you can spend a peaceful day of relaxation or for those who prefer the mountains to the sea you can “get lost” by walking in the nature of the many trails or you can simply let yourself be carried in small coastal villages and stroll through narrow streets and alleys and admire every corner, every house and every peculiarity that surrounds you. Many events, especially a religious background, await you during the period of Easter, such as: the evocative Via Crucis in wonderful Ravello, where people in costumes, impersonate the Passion of Christ by reproducing the most important scenes that led to his death and His resurrection. In the beautiful Atrani, there is the procession of Holy Thursday where the hooded men walk through the dark alleys of the village that are illuminated only by the glow of torches. Then they arrive in the square of the small village, where is situated the ancient church of San Salvatore de Birecto, from whose steps we see the statue of the dead Christ which is then taken in procession up to to the Cathedral of St. Andrew in nearby Amalfi.
On Holy Friday, however, in the magnificent Amalfi, from the imposing staircase of the Duomo it starts the procession with the statue of the dead Christ followed by that of the Sorrowful Virgin, accompanied by poignant songs written by the native Antonio Tirabassi, who represent the best and leave to perceive the deep sorrow of the Virgin crying her only child. Really unique scenery await you on the Amalfi Coast!
Photo by Emiliano Russo
Ravello
Regatta of the Ancient Maritime Republics – Amalfi, 12th June 2016
The Regatta of the Ancient Maritime Republics was established in 1955 with the aim of evoking the companies and the rivalry of the best known Italian maritime republics: those of Amalfi, Genoa, Pisa and Venice, during which compete with each other four teams representing each of the republics. This event is held annually on a day between the end of May and the beginning of July, and is hosted in rotation between those cities. In 2016 it will be Amalfi ‘s turn to host this event.The race is preceded by a parade, during which parade through the streets of the city hosting some figures that take on the role of ancient characters that characterize each republic.
Sant’ Andrea in Amalfi – 27th June
Un
ique in its natural beauty, Amalfi enchants certainly the heart of all its visitors. Who then was lucky enough to visit during the days of June 27 also has the opportunity to participate with the community to the festival dedicated to the patron Saint Andrew.
In late afternoon, after the religious mass, the Piazza Duomo fills with locals and visitors waiting to see the procession that leave the church and continues through the main streets of Amalfi.
The festival goes on all night with concerts in Piazza Duomo and ends with the running of the statue of Sant’ Andrea up the steps of the Duomo and an unforgettable fireworks.
