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Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta e Cripta Medievale

Rampa Teglia | Above Spaggia Grande Beach, Positano, Italy
089-875480
Ranked #2 of 9 attractions in Positano
4.0 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Historic Sites
Traveller Description: It is a beautiful church but brides getting married there should be aware that you have to walk to the church down cobble stones or come by boat and... more »
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Qormi
Top Contributor
77 reviews
77 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

This is the main church of Positano and is located just a few metres from the main beach. The church is not large and has behind the main altar the painting of the 'Black Madonna' - a Byzantine painting which was brought in the Middle Ages by ship, and finished here by chance. Entrance is free and you can take... More

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Mesolcina
Grisons
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7 reviews
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011
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We were fortunate to meet a group of liceo students who were acting as guides, and they were extremely well informed about the archeological work being done. More

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deborah255068
Brisbane, Australia
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14 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2011
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A tiny crypt with an amazing tale. Worth paying a few EUROs to visit. I won't give the story away, go for yourself. The guide spoke very good english and was very knowledgable about the area. More

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Deborah P
Wells, UK
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8 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

go back to proper candles - electric candle substitutes with blown bulbs are not worthy of this church. More

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tomcat408
alabama
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39 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2011

A surprise of sorts, not touted much as a site but a pretty little church within steps of the beach. More

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SituationNormal
Stuttgart
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3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2011

We went to a wedding here. A beautiful, typically OTT Italian church, angel singing and Mary all in blue. It's a welcome coolness in the heat of the day and it really dominates the town. Funny thing was, even thou our friend had a ceremony there that day there were still two other brides outside, posing in their dresses for... More

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Ronald E
Mawsley
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3 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2011

A typical over the top, Italian catholic church - all gilt and statues. We were amused by the electric votive candles - you put a coin in a slot to switch one on! A nice touch was that the church left the main doors open in the evening and from the square outside there was a pleasant view of the... More

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konnie-11
Liverpool, United Kingdom
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2011
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Just returned from getting married at Santa Maira Assunta Church. What can I say Girls, if you are planing on getting married in Italy Its got to be this one, just fab, There is a bit of a walk, to get to it, as there town, is in a square on the beach, so it comes to a certin point... More

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Bunny G
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14 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2011

This is the church of the "Black Madonna" it is fabulously beautiful. The history behind this magnificen church is quite interesting. It is right in the center of the touristic area where cars are not permitted. Can't wait to see it again. More

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Brisbanefirstimer
Brisbane, Australia
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17 reviews
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2011

Keep your eyes and ears open for all the weddings and sometimes you can even hear the someone practising the organ at night! Magic! More

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