Maiori
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Maiori (originally, Reghinna Maior, Neapolitan, Majure) is a town, situated on the Amalfi coast in the province of Salerno (Campania, Italy). With nearly 6,000 inhabitants, it is a popular health resort and has been since the Roman era. The economics of Maiori is primarily tourism, as it is the location of the longest unbroken stretch of beach on the Amalfi coastline.
In the mid-20th century, Roberto Rossellini filmed some of his films here: Paisà (1946) Il Miracolo (The Miracle), the second episode of the movie L'Amore (Ways of Love, 1948), La macchina ammazzacattivi (Machine to Kill Bad People, 1952) and Il viaggio in Italia (Journey to Italy, 1953).
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[edit] History
It is not clear as to the origins of the town but the original name of the town was Reghinna Maior, in contrast to the neighbouring Reghinna Minor. All places along the coast were formed by alternating conquerors - such as the Etruscans or the Romans.
Between 830 and 840, the places of the coast united to form a confederation of Amalfi States. In this Amalfi Sea Republic, the places between Lettere and Tramonti and between Cetara and Positano, along with the island of Capri, were united; and their inhabitants were all called Amalfitaner. At that time, each city retained its own name and administrative autonomy, but had a specific role in this federation.[1]
[edit] City sections
- Maiori Erchie
- Maiori S. Pietro
- Maiori S.Maria delle Grazie
- Maiori Vecite
- Maiori Ponteprimario
[edit] References
- ^ "History of Maiori", eCostiera Malfitana. URl last accessed on 2006-04-30.
[edit] External links
- Maiori Tourism website
- (Italian) Churches of Maiori
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