Maiolica on Capri

At the south end of the Amalfi Coast, near Capri, is the town of Vietri sul Mar. It is a major center for the production of Italian maiolica. Everywhere on Capri one sees maiolica tiles. I took most of these photos in Anacapri as we walked back to our hotel on our second day on Capri.



The benches in front of the church of Santa Sofia are made of maiolica tiles with elaborate scenes painted on them.



This is a close-up of one of the scenes--a depiction of the traditional vendemia (grape harvest).



A restaurant sign.

House name and number.

A street sign and house number.

A shop sign--wine and drinks.

The local St. Vincent De Paul society.

This depiction of Giuseppina's house looks remarkably like the real thing.

Another house name.

Many of the houses had steps edged in colorful tiles. There were also a variety of maiolica insets along the wall at the back of the landing.

This tile matches the gate.

This alimentari (small grocery) was along the path to our hotel.

This collection of signs includes directions to hotels, a restaurant, a variety of local sites and the street sign--Traversa La Vigna.