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Paradiso Cloister


The cloister was commissioned by archbishop Filippo Augustariccio, and was built between 1266, and 1268. The cloister was called "Paradise Cloister" named for its function as a cemetery for the noble men of Amalfi.

The leading style of the cloister is Moresco. The cloister was surrounded by six chapels from the XIII-XIV century, and was decorated with beautiful frescos.

Five of these chapels are still well kept, and contain the ancient coffins of past noble Amalfitans, such as decurione Publio Ottavio Rufo (IV century). The coffins are decorated with bassorilievo sculptures.

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