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March 8, 2026
The Smallest Town Nestled Between Rock and Sea
It is a small town where houses and churches, located between the rocks and the sea, fight for living space.
TL;DR
- Atrani is the smallest town in Italy by area, covering only 12 hectares (0.12 sq km).
- It is located on the Amalfi Coast in the province of Salerno, Campania, southwestern Italy.
- The town is characterized by tightly packed houses and churches situated between rocks and the sea.
- Atrani is listed among the most beautiful villages in Italy (I Borghi più belli d’Italia) and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- It is noted for preserving its original medieval structure more faithfully than other towns on the Amalfi Coast.
- Key landmarks include the 1,000-year-old church Santa Maria Maddalena, San Salvatore De' Bireto, and Santa Maria Penitente.
- The town has a small beach (130 meters long) and a main square, Piazza Umberto I.
- Other notable towns on the Amalfi Coast mentioned are Amalfi, Furore, Vietri sul Mare, Ravello, and Positano.
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