For centuries, Amalfi was the capital of a busy maritime republic in the Mediterranean basin. Over time, its importance as a port diminished and Amalfi became a popular Italian tourist destination. But the city’s history from at least the 7th century to the present got the attention of the United Nations, which gave the Amalfi Coast UNESCO Heritage Site status in 1997. So, if you’re observing United Nations Day today, we’re celebrating with you. This art installation depicting a flock of doves was suspended over the Piazza del Duomo, just outside Saint Andrew’s Cathedral in Amalfi.
Art over Amalfi
Today in History
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Bridge of Hillsborough County
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Bridge of Hillsborough County
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Bridge of Hillsborough County
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75 years of the United Nations
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Bavljenac Island
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Diwali lights in Guwahati, India
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Füzér Castle in the Zemplén Mountains, Hungary
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Bodie State Historic Park, California
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Night view of the RMS Queen Mary, Long Beach, California
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Rock of ages
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Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave, Vietnam
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Lei Day in Hawaii
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International Roller Coaster Day
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Eurasian red squirrel in Northumberland, England
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Endangered Species Act
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Pretty, pretty…butterfly?
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Shadows on the solstice
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Lavender field, Hertfordshire, England
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Oh, to sleep under the northern lights
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Happy trails for the 21st century
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Is that a smile?
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Ancient storage in the Grand Canyon
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International Jazz Day
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International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend
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The ruins of Italica, Andalusia, Spain
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Installation art turns heads
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Light show in the forest
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Tufa formations in Mono Lake, California
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Three Musketeers Falls at Iguazú Falls, Argentina
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Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
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Happy Astronomy Day!
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Bridge of Sighs in Venice, Italy
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Have you turned off your electronic device?
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