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Since 1908 the De Riso family has been running a bar/tobacconist's shop in the town's main square; they have become famous in the whole Amalfi coast by making ice creams and lemon granita in the summertime. After studying as cook and working as chef in...
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Since its foundation in 1830, the Pasticceria Pansa in Amalfi is one of the most visited place on the Amalfi coast. Located right next to St. Andrew Cathedral, at the entrance of the main square of the Ancient Maritime Republic, the Pasticceria Pansa...
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The City Hall
After the expedition of the Thousand, in 1860, during a municipal council, the chairman Calogero Gubernale proposed to built the Town Hall. This one, known as City Hall, was built acquiring part of the Dominican fathers' Convent. The building was planned by Salvatore Rizza, engineer and architect, and was ended in 1870, and its main front led to Cassaro Road, now Corso Garibaldi. The neoclassical front ends with a magnificent coat of arms, bearing the cross and bees symbols. Inside there are scenic staircase and an elegant coffered-ceiling hall. On the overdoors there are paintings representing the excellent products of this land.
(source: Avola, la città esagonale)