The yellow-and-green majolica-tiled dome of Santa Maria Assunta is the defining image of Positano's skyline, visible from boats far offshore. The church itself is modest in scale but rich in atmosphere — dark interior, candles, and a Byzantine icon of the Madonna said to date from the 13th century.
The interior contains a carved wooden altar and a notable nativity scene. The church is free to enter and usually quiet once you get past the mid-morning rush. The steps leading up to the entrance are a popular spot for photography in the late afternoon light.