Albori
Discover Albori: the small hamlet of Vietri sul Mare
Hello friends, today I want to take you to discover Albori, the smallest hamlet of Vietri sul Mare, on the Amalfi Coast. This village is part of the association "The most beautiful villages in Italy" and has a maritime origin. Its name could come from the Latin "Arbor" which means tree.
An enchanting village located between sea and mountain
Albori is just about 2 km from the center of Vietri sul Mare and is located at 264 meters above sea level. This small village is suspended between the sea of the coast and the forest of Mount Falerio. It is a very characteristic village with narrow streets and houses built of stone and lime and roofs made of Neapolitan tiles. This village was designed in defense against the Arabs and a square was created where the inhabitants gather. Houses are painted with bright colors that allow sailors to identify their own home upon their return.
Festivals and traditions in Albori
Albori dresses up in three moments of the year: the Patronal Feast of Santa Margherita celebrated on July 20, Albori Summer with musical shows in July and August, and the Living Nativity during the Christmas period.
What to see in Albori
The main attraction of Albori is its particular position between sea and mountain. In addition, I recommend visiting the parish church dedicated to Saint Margaret of Antioch, which is located in the center of the village and where you can admire frescoes of the Neapolitan school. I also recommend visiting the Center for Salerno Studies and the Ceramics Museum set up in the turret of Villa Guariglia, which collects Viest ceramics from the eighteenth century to the first half of the twentieth century. Vietri ceramics are truly special, with a polychrome glassy paste decorated with motifs of Islamic art. Special mention should be made of the history of Vietri ceramics during the period between the two World Wars, when many German Jews found refuge on the Amalfi Coast, offering works of art in exchange for shelter.
Conclusions
In conclusion, Albori is a truly unique hamlet, both for its position between sea and mountain, and for the history and culture it contains. This small village will leave you speechless and will tell you the story of a territory waiting to be discovered.
