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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Cherry blossoms at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland, Oregon
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Memorial Day
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The Blue City of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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Ready, set, read
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Muskoxen in Dovre-Sunndalsfjella National Park, Norway
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Three Natural Bridges, Wulong Karst, China
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Happy Fat Tuesday!
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Mooncake time
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Tulips, Netherlands
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World Penguin Day
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Detroit Industry Murals by Diego Rivera
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Keep your hands inside the ride at all times…
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Why’s it called a spelling ‘bee,’ anyhow?
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Patriot Day
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National Park Week: Wind Cave National Park
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An ancient sailing tradition takes to the water
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The Belogradchik Rocks in Bulgaria
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Old Rock Day
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A fortress in the sky
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Church of Notre Dame de Bon-Port, Les Sables-dOlonne, France
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International Surfing Day
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Spring equinox
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Yi Peng Festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand
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On a Healing Field for Veterans Day
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Poinsettia Day
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A cliff-hanging complex of temples
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Buddha in the roots of a tree, Ayutthaya, Thailand
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For the love of bikes
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Dark skies over New Mexico
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Finding a balance between wetlands and water treatment
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