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Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta
(Piazza Flavio Gioia; 8am-noon & 3.30-7pm)
This church is the most famous and -
let's face it - pretty much the only major sight in Positano. If you are visiting at a week-
end you will probably have the added perk of seeing a wedding; it's one of the most popu-
lar 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 pub-
lic.
CHURCH
Franco Senesi
( 089 87 52 57;
www.francosenesifineart.com
;
Via dei Mulini 19; 10am-
midnight Apr-Nov)
Nestled between the colourful boutiques and lemon-themed ceramics
shops, Franco Senesi is a light and airy exhibition space with several rooms showcasing
over 20 Italian modern artists and sculptors. You can walk around here without being
hassled, admiring (and buying?) art works that are sufficiently varied to suit most tastes.
The art works range from exquisite life drawings to colourful surrealistic landscapes
and edgy abstract sculptures. Shipping can be arranged.
In early 2012, the owners opened a contemporary art gallery, The White Room, a few
doors away, which displays some striking cast brass sculptures by Venetian sculptor Gian-
franco Meggiato, among other exciting modern works.
GALLERY
Palazzo Murat
PALACE
