Maiori
Maiori is a municipality with 5560 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012) on the Amalfi Coast in the province of Salerno, Campania, Italy. It belongs to the mountain community Comunità Montana penisola Amalfi. Even in Roman times the area was popular for recreational travel, as evidenced by finds from that very time. Apart from the attractions of Maiori one also has the possibility to visit from here known places like Naples, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Paestum, Capri, Amalfi, Ravello and Positano.
General
Economically, in Maiori mainly tourism makes a substantial, with the location of the longest beach of the Amalfi coast can boast.
In the mid-20th century Roberto Rossellini has turned some of his most famous movies here. 1946 Paisà, 1948 Il Miracle Church (The Miracle ), the second of the film L' Amore Episodie ( The love ), 1952 La macchina ammazzacattivi and 1953 Il Viaggio in Italia ( travel in Italy, too: love is stronger ).
From Maiori from the Highway 163 leads west to Sorrento, it takes you through Minori, Ravello (hamlet by the sea ), Atrani, Amalfi, Praiano, Positano. Exist to Capri in the summer direct boat connections from Maiori - Amalfi otherwise throughout the year. After Ischia to get from Amalfi.
Community structure
The municipality is divided into the following localities ( frazioni ): Erchie, Ponteprimario, San Pietro, Santa Maria delle Grazie and Vecite.
In Erchie such Herakles be with his crew went ashore.
History
To this day no one knows who actually were the founders of Maiori. To this end, there are many different statements. From the Greeks to the Etruscans to the Romans and the Picentinern or Langobardenprinz Sicardo ranging theories.
The original name of Maiori was Reghinna Maior, in contrast to the neighboring municipality Reghinna Minor.
Actually, all places of the coast were formed by the alternating conquerors - such as the Etruscans and the Romans. This was followed at the time of the fall of the Western Roman Empire independent settlements. Between 830 and 840, the locations of the coast were then pooled into a confederation of the Amalfi States. In the Maritime Republic of Amalfi were found between the towns of Lettere and Tramonti and between Cetara and Positano, and Capri united, whose inhabitants were collectively called of Amalfi. Each city retained in that time their own names and their administrative autonomy, but still had a specific role in this alliance.
Historical data
Middle Ages
- 973: The convent of Santa Maria de Olearia is founded by Benedictine monks in the village of Capo d' Orso.
- 1204: Locating the Statue of S. Maria a Mare on the beach of Maiori
- 1222: Construction of the Abbey of S. Maria de Stellis and S. Nicolo de Carbonara at the foot of Falerzo, which, however, are not preserved.
- 1286: looting the village by the Pisans, the sworn enemies of Amalfi
- 1343: earthquake
- 1348: The Plague
- 1405: Construction of the building complex of S. Francesco
Modern Times
20th century
Attractions
The castle encloses an area of about 7500 m².
This abbey was founded in 973 by Benedictine monks, and there operated an oil press. Hence the name " S. Maria Olearia " ( olearia = oil, oily). At first glance, we do not see often abbey, as it is particularly harmoniously into the landscape.
The Palazzo Mezzacapo was until May 23, 2009, the seat of the municipal offices and is located in the heart of Corso Reginna, the central street of Maiori. He has witnessed the flourishing past of Maiori, because it was once the residence of the Marquis Mezzacapo.
You enter through a massive, carved wooden door in the Palazzo. Once you are in the courtyard, you can see the two marble stairs that lead right and left to the upper floors of the Palazzo, which consists of many rooms, one of which is the most important of Repräsentiersaal with its great vaulted ceiling.
The Palazzo was built in he first half of the 19th century and completely restored by the family Mezzacapo.
During a recent restoration, the restorers have noticed that one could come to the mural by Ludwig Richter.
In addition to the Palazzo are the Mezzacapogärten that are created in the form of a Maltese cross.
The pilgrimage church was destroyed during the flood in 1910 and was later rebuilt. Inside the painting " La Visitation " ( Visitation ) is remarkable from the 14th century and the baptismal font from the 13th century. Also, the bell tower and the facade of the 18th century are remarkable.
Events and festivities
- The Gran Carnevale Maiorese (Carnival in Maiori) in February / March
- The Rossellini Film Festival ( annually since 2000 )
- The Feast of the Madonna dell'Avvocata ( with two-time pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Pentecost and Whit Monday )
- The Sagra della Melanzana ( the eggplant festival) in the district Vecite
- The feast of S. Maria a Mare on August 15