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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Aerial view of a heart-shaped field in Trittau, Germany
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It s Teacher Appreciation Week
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In memory of those lost
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Jeju Island, South Korea
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The 80th anniversary of D-Day
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Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act marks 42 years
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A perfect day to fly your flag
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Baltic Sea, Estonia
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Yosemite National Park turns 132
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Nomads of the Gobi
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Mandarin duck, Richmond Park, London, England
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Wake up, it s Darwin Day
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Borobudur Temple, Java, Indonesia
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A truly American monument
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Asteroid Day
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National Bison Day
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It s Star Wars Day
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International Day of Human Space Flight
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World Space Week begins
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The Colosseum of Rome, Italy
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China s colorful terraced pools
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Hyalite Creek at Custer Gallatin National Forest, Montana
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Relationship status: It s complicated
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A unique perspective from Italy’s ‘golden sands’
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A courtyard scene from Spain
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Navajo Bridge in Marble Canyon
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The Unfinished Obelisk near Aswan, Egypt
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Maple and bamboo forests in Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
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Marine Day in Japan
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The smoke before the bonfire
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