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Not to be confused with Māori.
Maiori — Comune — Comune di Maiori A boulevard in Maiori.
Coat of armsLocation of Maiori in Italy
MaioriCoordinates: 40°39′N 14°39′E / 40.65°N 14.65°ECoordinates: 40°39′N 14°39′E / 40.65°N 14.65°E Country Italy Region Campania Province Salerno (SA) Frazioni Erchie, Ponteprimario, San Pietro, Santa Maria delle Grazie, Vecite Government - Mayor Antonio Della Pietra Area - Total 16 km2 (6.2 sq mi) Elevation 5 m (16 ft) Population (31 December 2004) - Total 5,685 - Density 355.3/km2 (920.3/sq mi) Demonym Maioresi Time zone CET (UTC+1) - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2) Postal code 84010 Dialing code 089 Patron saint Santa Maria a Mare Saint day 15 August Website Official website Maiori (Neapolitan, Majure; originally Reghinna Maior) is a town and comune on the Amalfi coast in the province of Salerno (Campania, Italy). It has been a popular tourist resort since Roman times, with the longest unbroken stretch of beach on the Amalfi coastline.
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History
The origins of the town are unclear but the original name of the town was Reghinna Maior, in contrast to the neighbouring town, Minori, Reghinna Minor. All places along the coast were formed by alternating conquerors - such as the Etruscans or the Romans.
Beach of Maiori.
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]
Later it became part of the Principality of Salerno, and then of the Kingdom of Naples, of which it followed the history until the 19th century.
Airport
The nearest airport is Salerno-Pontecagnano Airport (QSR).In film
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). A film festival is held every November at which the Premio Internazionale Roberto Rossellini is awarded.[2]
Notes and references
- ^ "History of Maiori". http://www.ecostieramalfitana.it/comunedimaiori/storingl.htm. Retrieved 2006-04-30.
- ^ "Rossellini Award". http://www.premiorossellini.com. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
See also
External links
Media related to Maiori at Wikimedia Commons- Maiori Pro Loco Official Tourism website
- Maiori Tourism website
- (Italian) Churches of Maiori
- News and videos from Maiori Italy
- Maiori Amalficoast Web Site
- Erchie di Maiori Amalficoast Web Site
Amalfi Coast and Sorrentine Peninsula Amalfi Coast Amalfi · Atrani · Cetara · Conca dei Marini · Furore · Maiori · Minori · Positano · Praiano · Ravello · Scala · Tramonti · Vietri sul MareAmalfi Cathedral · Grotta dello Smeraldo · San Giovanni Battista · San Giovanni del Toro · Villa Cimbrone · Villa Rufolo
Sorrentine Peninsula Categories:- Cities and towns in Campania
- Communes of the Province of Salerno
- Amalfi Coast
- Coastal towns in Campania
- Campanian geography stubs
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