Arsenal of Amalfi

Tucked into the medieval harbor of Amalfi, this small but fascinating museum traces the city's outsized role in maritime history — including its claim to having invented the compass. You'll find the Tavola Amalfitane, one of the oldest maritime codes in the Western world, alongside a collection of historic navigational instruments that shaped how sailors crossed oceans. The space doubles as an event venue, so the vaulted medieval architecture gets plenty of use beyond the exhibits.