Church of Santa Maria Assunta (Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Church of Santa Maria Assunta. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Day Trip to Positano, Amalfi & Ravello from Sorrento

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Like most churches in Italy, the Church of Santa Maria Assunta is free to visit. Pop in to see the nave any time during opening hours, but know that there may be a small fee to visit the medieval crypt or excavated Roman villa on-site. Walking tours that include a church visit start at US$71.

The Church of Santa Maria Assunta is known for its colorful, majolica-tiled dome that gilds the Positano skyline, as well as the Black Madonna and Child icon above the church’s altar. It is said that sailors carrying the Byzantine icon heard Mary say, “Posa!” (“Put me down!”) as they neared the shores of Positano, and the artwork has remained in the city ever since.

The Church of Santa Maria Assunta is open daily, year-round, from 9:30am–noon and 4pm–8pm. The church frequently hosts masses and weddings, especially on weekends, so be prepared to come back at another time in case there’s a service going on when you visit.

Yes, but it may not be the best destination for people with mobility challenges. While there are wheelchair ramps at the church’s entrance, getting to the building requires going up uneven paths with stairs. This is typical in Positano, a cliffside town with lots of steep and narrow streets.

Yes, you can attend mass at the Church of Santa Maria Assunta as long as you adhere to the dress code of covered legs and shoulders. Services are held at least once every day, with an English mass offered on Sunday evenings. Check the website for the most up-to-date schedule.