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Vietri sul Mare is acomune (municipality) in theprovince of Salerno, in theItalian region ofCampania. It is situated just west ofSalerno, separated from thePort of Salerno by only a harbour wall.[4] The town is known for its polychrome ceramics, a tradition since at least the 15th century,[5] and is considered to be the gateway to theAmalfi Coast.[6]
Itsfrazione of Albori is one ofI Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").[7] The main landmark of Vietri sul Mare is the Church of St. John the Baptist, a late Neapolitan Renaissance style building with a high bell tower. There are numerous buildings displaying ceramics, including the Museo Provinciale della Ceramica in the nearby village ofRaito.[citation needed]
The principal church in Vietri sul Mare is the Church of St. John the Baptist, a late Neapolitan Renaissance style building with a high bell tower. A previous church dated from the 10th century. It contains a coffered gold ceiling, a 17th-century marble altar, an alabaster statue of the Saint, and an 11th-century wooden crucifix. The Confraternity of the Annunciation and the Rosary dates to the 17th century and is noted for its facade decorated with pottery. Other notable churches include the 16th century Church of the Madonna delle Grazie inRaito, the Church of Santa Margherita in Albori and the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Benincasa.[5]
The Palazzo Solimene was built after World War II byPaolo Soleri, and houses ceramic collections. The Palazzo Taiani is noted for its dovecote tower, which was once used to watch out for Saracens during raids.[5] The nearby village of Raito contains the Museo Provinciale della Ceramica.[8]
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