Located right in the center of Positano, in the small Flavio Gioia square.

With its decorative, colorful, dome of Vietri maiolica (tiles), the church is a typical example of the architecture found in this beautiful area.

If you are visiting it during the weekend you will probably have the added perk of seeing a wedding;

it’s one of the most popular churches in the area for exchanging vows.

Step inside to see a delightful classical interior, with pillars topped with gilded Ionic capitals and winged cherubs peeking from above every arch.

Above the main altar is a 13th-century Byzantine Black Madonna and Child.

During restoration works of the square and the crypt, a Roman villa was discovered; still under excavation, it is closed to the public.

Just west of the Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta, this palace is now a luxury hotel.

It was 1808 when the King of Naples, Gioacchino Murat, fell in love with Positano decided to build this charming palace that has now been converted into a hotel.

Giacchino Murat, who was married to Napoleon’s sister, Carolina Bonaparte, loved this place so much he decided to make it his summer residence where he could meet with all his friends, family and secret lovers.

Nowadays, as you go through the Palace door you will immediately sense that the same unique and refined atmosphere that won Gioacchino Murat’s heart remains intact in the beautiful antique furniture and big botanical garden that have been renovated perfectly conserving their original details.

You can choose to spend some days at the Hotel or you can still visit the stunning flower-filled courtyard, have a drink in the vine-draped patio and contemplate the short, tragic life of flamboyant Joachim Murat.

This is just one of the many reasons that tourists from all over the world flock to the pathways, and boutiques of Positano each summer.

Amongst the many activities characteristic of Positano, one of the most important is the clothes production. For many years now, Moda Positano (Positano Fashion) has been exported and appreciated by many, all over the world.

Rather than importing new styles to Positano, or following the trends, the local clothes factories have chosen to follow their own inspiration and design fashions that has a particular Positano stamp and for this reason, over the years, these fashions are exported from Positano.