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Piazza Flavio Gioia, Amalfi

The Piazza Flavio Gioia has a statue of the mythical Flavio Gioia, an Amalfitan mariner who is credited by local legends to have improved the navigational compass for maritime use.

The Piazza Flavio Gioia has a statue of the mythical Flavio Gioia, an Amalfitan mariner who is credited by local legends to have improved the navigational compass for maritime use. The statue was sculpted in 1892 by Alfonso Balzico.


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About Piazza Flavio Gioia

 Piazza Flavio Gioia, 84017 Positano SA, Italy

 +39 089 875222

Piazza Flavio Gioia and Nearby Sights on Map

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