A few historical
notes of Praiano
Praiano's ancient name (Pelagium) means "open sea",
infact in this fishermen town the view on the sea and on
Positano and its surroundings is spectacular. The "Sentiero
degli Dei" (Walk of the Gods) is a famous hike that
starts from Praiano and reaches Agerola, giving hikers the
chance to really get the best views of the Amalfi Coast.
This town started developing in the XII century and then
specialized in production of the "filo torto",
linnen, coral and anchevies. If you visit Praiano make sure
you don't miss San Luca, a beautyful church with its typical
maiolica tiles dome and paintings of famous artists of the
past. Praiano is surely one of the most genuine corners of
the Amalfi Coast, away from the most touristy areas and rich
with history, culture, views and comforts.
The S. Luca church of Praiano
The church of San Luca Evangelista is dedicated to the patron
of Praiano, it keeps the remainings of the Saint (reliquia),
together with some noticeable works from the '500 by Lama,
the wooden altar and the "Madonna col Bambino tra i santi
Luca e Francesco". The church of San Luca in Praiano is
also renouned for its dome decorated with vietri majolica,
according to the most typical local tradition. Contact
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