Of Roman origins, Plagianum, which means "open sea", owes its destiny to its name. Homeland of merchants and navigators, within the Amalfi alliance it became rich, home to foundations and gabelles, as well as silk workshops, it was a good source of income for the  Dukes of Amalfi. The fall of the Duchy turned  the merchants into coral divers and  fishermen, which the Praianese did where the waters are deeper and cleaner ...

Today Praiano is an exclusive holiday resort, rich in art and traditions, and with the most beautiful views of the Coast! The village of Praiano is divided by Capo Sottile: to the east, towards the rising sun, it overlooks the village of Praiano that seems to be sliding down onto the seaside village of Marina di Praia. On the other side, looking out to the west, and on marvellous sunsets, Vettica Maggiore, above, and the Gavitella on the sea…

Praiano is a group of places, scattered among the mountains and coast. Each of these places is gathered around a church or a noble chapel. Famous  are the Church of San Luca Evangelista and the Church of San Gennaro that has the most beautiful majolica dome of the Amalfi Coast.