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Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta

A sight in Spiaggia Grande, Positano, free to visit and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta in Spiaggia Grande, Positano
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Why go

Majolica-tiled dome above the beach, home to a Byzantine Black Madonna icon.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Positano, alongside 3 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Chez Black and Spiaggia Grande. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Spiaggia Grande
Price
Free
Time needed
20 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Positano, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Chez Black

    Beachfront institution since 1949 for seafood pasta and pizza right on Spiaggia Grande.

    Food · 0.0 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Spiaggia Grande

    Main pebble beach below the stacked houses, with rentable loungers and boat departures.

    Outdoors · 0.1 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Lucibello boat tours

    Long-established Positano boat outfit for Li Galli islands and coast trips.

    Activity · 0.1 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Franco's Bar

    Terrace bar at Le Sirenuse with sunset views over the dome and sea.

    Drinks · 0.1 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Via Positanese d'America

    Cliffside footpath linking Spiaggia Grande to quieter Fornillo beach.

    Activity · 0.3 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Fornillo Beach

    Smaller beach west of town with a couple of family beach clubs.

    Outdoors · 0.4 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta is a stop on our Amalfi Coast Escape route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Positano

Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta is our only sight pick in Positano; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Positano guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on Amalfi

Our climate figures for Positano come from nearby Amalfi. Average daily highs in Amalfi run from 13°C in February to 27°C in August; November is usually the wettest month. For Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Amalfi from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Amalfi weather by month (covers Positano).

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
P.za Flavio Gioia, 84017 Positano SA, Italy
Coordinates
40.62838, 14.48684
Destination
Positano, Italy

Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta: quick answers

How much time do you need at Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta?

Plan on about 20 minutes at Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta?

Our pick: Morning.

Is Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta free?

Yes, we list Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta?

Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta is at P.za Flavio Gioia, 84017 Positano SA, Italy, in Spiaggia Grande. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta?

Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta appears on Amalfi Coast Escape, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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