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The origins of Positano, like those of many other towns, are lost in the mists of time, so that it is difficult to distinguish between history and legend. As it often happened in the past, myths supplied for the lack of data. One of these myths tells us that Positano was founded by Poseidon - the Latin Neptune, the god of the sea - for the sake of the nymph Pasitea, whom he loved. It is certain that Phoenicians and Greeks, traveling westwards, landed in Positano, which at that time, was inhabited by Oschi and Piceni. The Romans built near the 'great' beach a rich villa, which has now been buried by gardens and by the church devoted to Our Lady of the Assumption. With the fall of the Roman Empire Positano became a part of the Republic of Amalfi.


To defend themselves from the very frequent raids of the pirates the inhabitants of Positano built three guard-towers, which can still be seen today in the quarters called "Fornillo", "La Trasita", "La Sponda" and some others in the inner part of the village. In 1700 there was a thriving period as many villas show it in the late Baroque style, built on the East coast.


Thanks to the innate sense of hospitality of its inhabitants Positano became one of the most famous tourist places in all the world. It is also internationally known for its clothing on many little, but elegant boutiques, which are almost everywhere on both sides of streets and lanes, can satisfy all the requests of a cosmopolitan clientele. Its favorable position put it in the center of a land rich of history and natural beauties. During the summer a series of feasts - on the 2nd of July in Montepertuso and that on the 15th of August in Positano - and cultural events - like the International Award for the Art of Dancing to the memory of the great dancer-choreographer Leonide Massine - gladden the evenings, making the stay in this charming place, also called the "Gem of the divine coast", more pleasant and suggestive.

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Restaurants in Positano

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Buca di Bacco
Cambusa
Capitano
Chez Black
Donna Rosa
Hotel San Pietro
Hotel Sirenuse la Sponda
Tre Sorelle


Name of restaurant: BUCA DI BACCO
Address: Via Rampa Teglia 4
Tel: 089875699
Fax: n/a
Rating: 4 stars
Average price: 50.000 to 80.000 Lire
Description: Seafood and varied cuisine

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Name of restaurant: CAMBUSA
Address: Piazza Amerigo Vespucci 4
Tel: 089875432
Fax: n/a
Rating: 4 stars
Average price: 60.000 to 90.000 Lire
Description: Typical Campana fare

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Name of restaurant: CAPITANO
Address: Via Pasitea 119
Tel: 089811351
Fax: 089875010
Rating: 4 stars
Average price: 80.000 to 120.000 Lire
Description: Varied cuisine

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Name of restaurant: CHEZ BLACK
Address: Via Brigantino 19-21
Tel: 089875036
Fax: n/a
Rating: 4 stars
Average price: 60.000 to 90.000 Lire
Description: Seafood, pizzeria, and varied cuisine

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Name of restaurant: DONNA ROSA
Address: Via Montepertuso 97-99
Tel: 089811806
Fax: n/a
Rating: 4 stars
Average price: 60.000 to 90.000 Lire
Description: Varied cuisine

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Name of restaurant: HOTEL SAN PIETRO
Address: Strada statale Costiera Amalfitana
Tel: 089875455
Fax: 089811449
Rating: 4 stars
Average price: 100.000 to 150.000 Lire
Description: Varied cuisine

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Name of restaurant: HOTEL SIRENUSE LA SPONDA
Address: Via Cristoforo Colombo 30
Tel: 089875066
Fax: 089811798
Rating: 4 stars
Average price: 140.000 to 180.000 Lire
Description: Varied cuisine

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Name of restaurant: TRE SORELLE
Address: Via del Brigantino 23-25
Tel: 089891922
Fax: n/a
Rating: 4 stars
Average price: 40.000 to 80.000 Lire
Description: Seafood

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