{"id":18,"date":"2016-09-13T18:53:38","date_gmt":"2016-09-13T16:53:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/\/\/en\/?post_type=destinazione"},"modified":"2025-11-12T18:37:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T17:37:20","slug":"ravello","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/ravello\/","title":{"rendered":"Ravello"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ravello is one of the most evocative destinations of the entire Amalfi Coast: a panoramic terrace offering wonderful views, but also the precious treasure chest of history and culture, sublimely told by the places and monuments we will point out to you within this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This most hidden village of the Amalfi Coast, set like a precious stone between the green and blue landscape, amazes for its particular atmosphere, calm, elegant and quiet: if you visit it after having stopped in the more chaotic Amalfi or in the crowded and worldly Positano, you will almost feel as if you have moved away from the Coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here, in fact, tourism is more exclusive: you walk slowly through the narrow streets adorned with flowers and have a chance to appreciate the beauty of the place, which is striking for its combination of the atmosphere of the alpine landscape and its distinctly Mediterranean, colorful and fragrant gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the summer months, the town hosts the Ravello Festival, a major music event that brings the best of international and world music to the striking stage of Villa Rufolo. Hence, the appellation &#8220;City of Music.&#8221; We will talk more about this later in the section dedicated to events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If we have intrigued you, you just have to read the whole article, where we will provide you with all the information you need to organize your vacation or day in Ravello.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script id=\"form-script-tag-6949723\" src=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.systeme.io\/public\/remote\/page\/1052327681f7ac93fb937e32d56e2017a14a9cc6.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_78 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/ravello\/#How_to_Get_to_Ravello\" >How to Get to Ravello<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/ravello\/#Where_to_Sleep_in_Ravello\" >Where to Sleep in Ravello<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/ravello\/#What_to_See_in_Ravello\" >What to See in Ravello<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/ravello\/#%F0%9F%93%8D_Ravello_Cathedral\" >\ud83d\udccd Ravello Cathedral<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/ravello\/#%F0%9F%93%8D_Villa_Rufolo\" >\ud83d\udccd Villa Rufolo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/ravello\/#%F0%9F%93%8D_Villa_Cimbrone_and_the_Terrace_of_Infinity\" >\ud83d\udccd Villa Cimbrone and the Terrace of Infinity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/ravello\/#%F0%9F%93%8D_The_Coral_Museum\" >\ud83d\udccd The Coral Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/ravello\/#%F0%9F%93%8D_Belvedere_della_Principessa_di_Piemonte\" >\ud83d\udccd Belvedere della Principessa di Piemonte<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/ravello\/#%F0%9F%93%8D_Church_of_San_Giovanni_del_Toro\" >\ud83d\udccd Church of San Giovanni del Toro<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/ravello\/#What_to_do_in_Ravello\" >What to do in Ravello<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/ravello\/#Hiking_and_walking\" >Hiking and walking<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/ravello\/#%F0%9F%93%8D_Santa_Barbara_Trail\" >\ud83d\udccd Santa Barbara Trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/ravello\/#%F0%9F%93%8D_From_Ravello_to_Amalfi_or_Minori\" >\ud83d\udccd From Ravello to Amalfi or Minori<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/ravello\/#%F0%9F%93%8D_From_Ravello_to_Atrani\" >\ud83d\udccd From Ravello to Atrani<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/ravello\/#Unmissable_experiences_in_and_around_Ravello\" >Unmissable experiences in and around Ravello<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/ravello\/#Unmissable_events_in_Ravello\" >Unmissable events in Ravello<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/ravello\/#Why_choose_Ravello_as_a_travel_destination\" >Why choose Ravello as a travel destination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/ravello\/#The_best_time_to_visit_Ravello\" >The best time to visit Ravello<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/ravello\/#Interesting_facts_about_Ravello\" >Interesting facts about Ravello<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/ravello\/#Insights_notes_on_the_history_of_Ravello\" >Insights notes on the history of Ravello<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_to_Ravello\"><\/span>How to Get to Ravello<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udce3 <strong>Ravello is located slightly inland<\/strong>, with the part of the coast instead occupied by the hamlets of San Cosma and Castiglione. Getting there is not the easiest, as the town is located right between <a href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/\/minori\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"28\">Minor<\/a>i and <a href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/\/amalfi\/\">Amalfi<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 One can arrive <strong>by car from the north<\/strong>, taking the <a href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/\/vietri-sul-mare\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"485\">Vietri Sul Mare<\/a> exit and then driving up along the Cetara-Maiori-Minori route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 One can also arrive <strong>by car from the South<\/strong>, again taking the Vietri exit and then going up the same route. On the other hand, for those who are already in Amalfi during their vacation or visit, there will only be a few kilometers to travel to this beautiful village on the Amalfi Coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 If you are <strong>traveling by bus<\/strong>, please note that your reference point is the town of Amalfi, from where direct buses depart to all towns on the Amalfi Coast. Travel aboard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sitasudtrasporti.it\/orari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SITA SUD<\/a> buses, destination &#8220;Ravello-Scala.&#8221; The trip will take about 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember to buy tickets at authorized shops (they usually display a badge with UNICO written on it). Alternatively, you can use the convenient UNICO App, which we recommend you download, to purchase your tickets wherever you are, safely and quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are looking for more information on getting around during your trip to the Amalfi Coast, we recommend downloading our free guide &#8220;How to get around the Amalfi Coast without stress&#8221;: inside we have collected all the must-have tips for comfortable and safe travel on the Amalfi Coast.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_20d44a18 height_small width_full\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><h2 class=\"w-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Sleep_in_Ravello\"><\/span><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Where to Sleep in Ravello<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>\ud83d\udce3 <strong>Looking for accommodation in Ravello?<br \/>\nWe have selected the best solutions for you!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto width_full\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_3 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:1rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_56533dd0 has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_7ae4fb09 has_text_color\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">B&#038;B<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-image has_ratio align_none\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/sea-view-ravello.en-gb.html?aid=2280867\" aria-label=\"Ravello-Sea-View-Ravello\" class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:75%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/media\/en\/Ravello-Sea-View-Ravello-400x267.jpg\" class=\"attachment-us_400_0 size-us_400_0\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper us_custom_5c579657 align_left valign_middle\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap:0rem\"><h4 class=\"w-text us_custom_81cebbe4 has_text_color\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/sea-view-ravello.en-gb.html?aid=2280867\" class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Sea View Ravello<\/span><\/a><\/h4><div class=\"w-text us_custom_ac36c55f has_text_color\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Ravello &#8211; 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Via della Repubblica 1<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper us_custom_b7ce172b valign_middle align_left\" style=\"--hwrapper-gap:0rem\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_5f3ff663 has_text_color\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">8.9<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-text us_custom_ede6e662 has_text_color\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Fabulous &#8211;<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-text us_custom_0f088a09 has_text_color\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">457 reviews<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_left\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/villa-piedimonte.en-gb.html?aid=2280867\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Check availability<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_See_in_Ravello\"><\/span>What to See in Ravello<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"400px\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"\/\/umap.openstreetmap.fr\/it\/map\/costiera-amalfitana_812576?scaleControl=false&amp;miniMap=false&amp;scrollWheelZoom=true&amp;zoomControl=true&amp;allowEdit=false&amp;moreControl=false&amp;searchControl=null&amp;tilelayersControl=null&amp;embedControl=null&amp;datalayersControl=null&amp;onLoadPanel=undefined&amp;captionBar=false&amp;datalayers=2424593&amp;fullscreenControl=true#15\/40.6496\/14.6155\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perched over 350 meters above sea level, Ravello is one of the most refined and peaceful gems of the Amalfi Coast. It is not just a destination, but an experience: a perfect blend of art, music, and views that seem to come straight out of a dream. It welcomes you with its slow pace, the scent of lemons, and its beautiful viewpoints that suddenly open up onto the infinite blue of the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\ud83d\udccd How long does it take to visit?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ravello is perfect to visit even in half a day if you are passing through: you can stroll through the streets of the center, visit Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone, and lose yourself in the breathtaking view from the Terrazza dell&#8217;Infinito. If, on the other hand, you want to savor it at a leisurely pace, treat yourself to a whole day: you&#8217;ll have time to have lunch with a view, browse the artisan shops, and perhaps attend a concert at the famous Ravello Festival, where music blends with the landscape in perfect harmony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udce3 This beautiful terrace overlooking the sea invites calm, reflection, and wonder. Its winding streets always lead to a panoramic viewpoint, a hidden garden, or a moment of pure poetry. It is impossible not to stop, breathe, and be inspired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is no surprise that Ravello has captivated writers and artists throughout the ages: from Gore Vidal, who chose it as his spiritual refuge, to members of the Bloomsbury circle such as Virginia Woolf and E.M. Forster, who found their Mediterranean muse here in the gardens of Villa Cimbrone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now it&#8217;s your turn to discover it: in the following sections, we will accompany you through its unmissable wonders, most iconic gardens, and secret places that make Ravello an unforgettable stop on your journey along the Amalfi Coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udce3 <strong>Ravello will amaze you also for this: an irresistible combination of culture, beauty and poetry, not to mention the music that enlivens the summer evenings, in a location, such as villa Rufolo, that amplifies the emotions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8D_Ravello_Cathedral\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccd Ravello Cathedral<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-us_900_0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/media\/en\/Ravello-Cathedral-2-900x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1300\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">one of the oldest (former) cathedrals in Italy and its first construction dates as far back as 1086. It has been subjected to additions and demolitions over the years and in its modern configuration features the extraordinary gospel abone, by Nicola di Bartolomeo da Foggia, in marble inlay and another remarkable pulpit, also in marble inlay, depicting the story of the prophet Jonah. Inside the 17th-century chapel, to the left of the chancel, is also kept the ampulla of the blood of St. Pantaleon, which just like that of St. Gennaro of Naples liquefies annually. If you would like more information about this important religious monument, <a href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/\/ravello-cathedral\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1152\">we recommend reading our article dedicated to Ravello Cathedral.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside the Ravello Cathedral, now no longer the center of the diocese, which no longer exists, but the seat of the municipal parish, there are also two museums: The Opera Museum, in the crypt of the church, and the Medieval and Modern Art Gallery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We advise you to visit them because they both hold important works and precious treasures: the former, in fact, collects Roman cinerary urns, reliquaries from the early Christian era and ancient artifacts; equally important is the bust of Sigilgaida Rufolo, by the same author of the Gospel Ambon; the latter, on the other hand, holds paintings from the 16th to the 19th century, collecting paintings that were present in the cathedral chapels. Important works by Francesco Messina, Giovanni Filippo Criscuolo, and Valerio Pilon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8D_Villa_Rufolo\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccd Villa Rufolo <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-us_900_0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/media\/en\/Villa-Rufolo-4-900x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/media\/en\/Villa-Rufolo-4-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/media\/en\/Villa-Rufolo-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/media\/en\/Villa-Rufolo-4-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/media\/en\/Villa-Rufolo-4-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/media\/en\/Villa-Rufolo-4-826x550.jpg 826w, https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/media\/en\/Villa-Rufolo-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/media\/en\/Villa-Rufolo-4-886x590.jpg 886w, https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/media\/en\/Villa-Rufolo-4.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">a true jewel of Ravello. A splendid villa, outstanding architecturally and aesthetically, which contributes to a timeless beauty that has had a way of bewitching virtually everyone who has ever visited these shores. Wagner,for example, was enchanted by it and elected it as a place of refuge and meditation. The villa, which was built by the Rufolo family around the 13th century, is an immense architectural heritage that is still one of the main reasons that bring Italian and foreign tourists to Ravello.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8D_Villa_Cimbrone_and_the_Terrace_of_Infinity\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccd Villa Cimbrone and the Terrace of Infinity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-us_900_0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/media\/en\/Villa-Cimbrone-Ravello-900x579.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/media\/en\/Villa-Cimbrone-Ravello-900x579.jpg 900w, https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/media\/en\/Villa-Cimbrone-Ravello-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/media\/en\/Villa-Cimbrone-Ravello-1200x771.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/media\/en\/Villa-Cimbrone-Ravello-600x386.jpg 600w, https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/media\/en\/Villa-Cimbrone-Ravello-826x531.jpg 826w, https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/media\/en\/Villa-Cimbrone-Ravello-400x257.jpg 400w, https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/media\/en\/Villa-Cimbrone-Ravello-886x570.jpg 886w, https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/media\/en\/Villa-Cimbrone-Ravello.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">very different from the previous one, this villa currently houses one of the most famous 5-star hotels on the Amalfi Coast. The gardens are open to outside visitors, daily from 9 am until sunset. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gardens of <a href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/\/villa-cimbrone-in-ravello\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1174\">Villa Cimbrone<\/a> will amaze you: a plant of blue and white wisteria caps the main path, the Viale dell&#8217;Immenso, which among gardens of incredible beauty, redesigned in the 1900s with the contribution of English botany, and architecture inspired by both local buildings and Anglo-Saxon architecture, will lead you to the most exciting place of all: the marvelous Terrace of Infinity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here you will be suspended 365 meters above the ground, halfway between the sky and the sea: a breath of wind might give you the sensation of flying as you contemplate the landscape of the Coast all the way to Cilento. A daydream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8D_The_Coral_Museum\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccd The Coral Museum: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">in Piazza Duomo you will find this private museum, curated and kept alive by Giorgio Filocamo, a coral artist. In this place dedicated to the value and beauty of this mineral, you can get up close to the art of its workmanship, accompanied by the expertise and passion of someone who has been creating works of art in coral for as many as five generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8D_Belvedere_della_Principessa_di_Piemonte\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccd Belvedere della Principessa di Piemonte<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you walk down Via San Giovanni del Toro, you will encounter an entrance whose arches will strike you. You will enter it, because from the outside you can see the vegetation of a small garden. Once inside, you will be in a little piece of paradise, surrounded by oak trees and flower beds, which are very well cared for. This scenic spot, from which you can enjoy the beauty of the Coast and see the medieval village of Torello, was chosen to film a scene in the movie &#8220;Beat the Devil,&#8221; starring Humphrey Bogart and Gina Lollobrigida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8D_Church_of_San_Giovanni_del_Toro\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccd Church of San Giovanni del Toro <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">presumably founded between 975 and 1018 and consecrated in 1276, this church represented the meeting place of the Ravellian nobleness in the Middle Ages. The church has a three-nave structure, accessed through three portals, hence the larger central one. Very interesting are the Corinthian-style capitals separating the naves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also worth visiting is the crypt, where you can observe a pictorial cycle of the artistic climate of the 14th century, with the figure of Christ blessing in the center, around which all the saints and angels converge. Also very interesting is the ambo for the proclamation of the gospel, made in the 12th century by Alfano da Termoli. The church of San Giovanni del Toro can be visited upon request by contacting the cathedral. In summer, accessing it can be more complicated, especially during daylight hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_in_Ravello\"><\/span>What to do in Ravello<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udce3<strong> There are some things you just have to do at least once in your life! <br>We have selected for you the best experiences in and around Ravello.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"8\" data-gyg-cmp=\"website\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"SHF5C1F\" data-gyg-tour-ids=\"28214,419320,448675,492338,429662,219885,470512,384877\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hiking_and_walking\"><\/span>Hiking and walking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8D_Santa_Barbara_Trail\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccd Santa Barbara Trail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is said that Palmiro Togliatti walked this path every morning that leads from the convent of the Clarisse to the medieval village of San Cosma and Damiano. It is a peaceful walk between nature and art, among rock caves, olive trees, centuries-old ferns and citrus groves. From the point of arrival there is a wonderful view from which you can glimpse picturesque <a href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/\/atrani\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"424\">Atrani<\/a>, framed by the Civita and <a href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/\/the-ziro-tower\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1161\">Ziro Towers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8D_From_Ravello_to_Amalfi_or_Minori\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccd From Ravello to Amalfi or Minori<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Right next to the entrance of Villa Rufolo begins Via dell&#8217;Annunziata, which passes by the Church of the Annunziata, built in 1281, whose bell towers are among the most iconic on the Coast, always immortalized by the Belvedere of Villa Rufolo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continuing on, one passes through the medieval village of Torello, allowing one to reach Amalfi or Minori. The route is signaled and it is impossible to take a wrong turn. The walk is pleasant and not very tiring: you descend through a series of stairs, among quiet little houses and gardens glimpsed here and there. Between one step and another, the eyes encounter wonderful and sudden views. Recommended is a stop at Torello, a characteristic and very panoramic medieval village that seems suspended in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8D_From_Ravello_to_Atrani\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccd From Ravello to Atrani<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the Convent of Santa Chiara, which is on the way to Villa Cimbrone, take the stairs on the left, which lead to Via Santa Barbara. At the end of the stairs, turn right and then left. From here paved and paved small roads begin, until you reach the signs for &#8220;Amalfi.&#8221; From this point begins the Valle del Dragone, which was home to the ancient industrial area of Atrani, as evidenced by ruins of paper mills, mills and pasta factories that you will see on the way. On the way you will find the Church of San Michele fuori le Mura and the Church of the Carmine. From here continue toward the sea to reach the small square of Atrani.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unmissable_experiences_in_and_around_Ravello\"><\/span>Unmissable experiences in and around Ravello<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ravello offers no beaches, but makes up for it nicely with its splendid panoramic terraces. To reach the sea, you will have to travel by car or bus. However, this serene and tranquil town offers, as we have just seen, the possibility of slow and peaceful walks, of lazing around in contact with nature and the atmosphere of the place. In addition to enjoying moments of relaxation among the small square and various viewpoints, you can stroll through its narrow alleys, browsing its craft stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From here you are not far from the quaint medieval village of <a href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/\/scala\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"479\">Scala<\/a>, the oldest town on the Amalfi Coast, which we recommend you visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have seen that you can also reach Minori, Amalfi and Atrani on foot, eventually returning aboard SITA SUD buses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udce3 Although Ravello is not a seaside village, its seaside hamlet of Castiglione belongs to its territory and offers you the opportunity for a perfect break by the sea right below the rocky cliffs of the Amalfi Coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This small cove opens up between the cliffs, with clear waters and quiet corners where you can relax away from the crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Castiglione beach is located slightly below the state road and can be reached via a long staircase (about 200 steps) that descends from the SS 163: a somewhat adventurous entrance, but one that will reward you with tranquility, beauty, and views of the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Part of the beach is equipped with umbrellas and sunbeds, while at the sides there are free spaces where you can lay out your towel and enjoy the sea in complete freedom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is important to remember that there is no parking along the road leading to the beach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are staying in Ravello, the most convenient option is to take the bus (lines that run along the state road) to the Castiglione junction, get off at the stop, and continue on foot along the staircase. This way, you avoid the stress of traffic on the hairpin bends and arrive directly at the beach without wandering around looking for a parking spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udce3<strong> If you stay several days, treat yourself to some experiences, in our opinion, not to be missed on the Amalfi Coast<\/strong>: a day on a boat, the exploration of a lemon grove or a vineyard, a day <a href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/\/a-day-in-capri-from-the-amalfi-coast\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1020\">exploring Capri<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/\/what-to-see-in-sorrento\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1196\">Sorrento<\/a>. In short, enrich your itinerary, trying to bring home as many memories and emotions as you can!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"4\" data-gyg-cmp=\"website\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"SHF5C1F\" data-gyg-tour-ids=\"448675,429662,574408,468917\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unmissable_events_in_Ravello\"><\/span>Unmissable events in Ravello<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 <strong>The Ravello Festival<\/strong> For more than 70 years Ravello has also become the scene of one of the most important music festivals in all of Italy. It gathers in the first week of July until usually the end of the month, with a series of outstanding classical music concerts held in the premises of the splendid Villa Rufolo, which we have mentioned before. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program, much of which takes place inside the magnificent <a href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/\/auditorium-oscar-niemeyer-in-ravello\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1087\">Oscar Niemeyer Auditorium<\/a>, is particularly dense and in recent years has begun to include more modern music as well, such as concerts by the world&#8217;s best Jazz musicians, as well as selections of foreign folk music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 <strong>The Torello Fire<\/strong>: On the third Sunday in September, immediately after the procession of Our Lady of Sorrows, a very special spectacle comes to life in the village. After a trumpet blast, fireworks are fired from the terraces of the village houses according to a well-defined program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The show lasts over half an hour and gives the illusion that the entire village is on fire, hence the name &#8220;Fire of Torello.&#8221; The atmosphere is made even more atmospheric by the little houses illuminated by lights that change color. A unique event that we absolutely recommend if you visit Ravello and the Amalfi Coast during this period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 <strong>On July 27, Ravello celebrates San Pantalone<\/strong>, the patron saint of the town. There is no shortage of liturgical celebrations and procession through the town, with musical accompaniment from the town band. Every year on the occasion of the feast, there is the liquefaction of the saint&#8217;s blood, an event reminiscent of the more famous liquefaction of San Gennaro&#8217;s blood in Naples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_choose_Ravello_as_a_travel_destination\"><\/span>Why choose Ravello as a travel destination<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ravello stands in a peculiar location: it is certainly a destination that is a little less easy to reach. On the other hand, this peculiarity makes the village really pleasant and quiet, very different from other iconic destinations on the Amalfi Coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here you won&#8217;t find lines or crowds in the streets, nor difficulties in finding parking, because travelers are unlikely to flock there in large numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udce3 <strong>The quiet, relaxed and elegant atmosphere makes Ravello your ideal destination if:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd39<strong> you are looking for a quiet and peaceful travel destination<\/strong> where you can enjoy long and pleasant moments of relaxation, walks with breathtaking views and literary and artistic digressions in the wake of the many intellectuals who have stayed there;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd39<strong> you are not frightened by the idea of having some travel disadvantages<\/strong>: if you decide to visit the other towns of the Amalfi Coast on board buses, you will probably have to make more changes to reach your destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>you want to stay in a luxury accommodation<\/strong>: in Ravello you are sure to find the facility that will make the perfect setting for your dream vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_best_time_to_visit_Ravello\"><\/span>The best time to visit Ravello<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no best time to visit Ravello. We, as perfect locals, have visited it at different times of the year, to accompany friends and acquaintances to discover the town during their vacations. Both in the winter and summer months, the town provides a wonderful experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having to express a preference, the spring season is the best: nature about to awaken, the colors beginning to explore amidst the flower beds, the scents of the Mediterranean maquis intensifying, and the blue becoming more intense, are definitely good reasons to prefer spring, not to mention the decidedly perfect climate for exploratory walks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A small consideration deserves the journey to reach Ravello: certainly, it is more convenient to move in the off-season, that is, in early autumn or in the period between the end of winter and the beginning of spring, when the towns of the Coast and the State Road 163 Amalfitana are not yet taken by storm by the many travelers who choose it as their travel destination every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternatively, if you decide to travel during peak periods, prefer the days from Monday to Friday, since on the weekend travelers are joined by commuters who reach our towns from nearby cities, resulting in increased traffic and a greater chance of traffic jams along the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interesting_facts_about_Ravello\"><\/span>Interesting facts about Ravello<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 <strong>Escher<\/strong>, a world-renowned engraver and graphic artist, fell in love with the Amalfi Coast, particularly Atrani and Ravello. It was here, in fact, that he met in 1923 his wife, Jetta Umiker, whom he married the following year. Among his works he portrayed the shrine of Saints Cosmas and Damian, the lion in Piazza Fontana Moresca, and the village of Torello.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 <strong>Ravello is extolled in Boccaccio&#8217;s Decameron<\/strong>, within the fourth novella, dedicated to the second day, in which the vicissitudes of Landolfo Rufolo &#8220;noble by birth, pirate by choice, castaway by fortune and, finally, by skill and good fortune happy owner of an immense treasure&#8221; are recounted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 <strong>In Ravello Greta Garbo<\/strong> took refuge with the idea of marrying Leopold Stokowsky, the composer of the score for the Disney film Fantasia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 <strong>Here Wagner composed the second act of Parsifal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In fact, we could go on and on, mentioning all the prominent personalities who chose the town of Ravello as a stay, a refuge, a resting destination, a place to draw inspiration. Wandering around the streets of the town, you will find so many plaques dedicated to these illustrious figures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 You will discover, for example, that <strong>Gore Vidal<\/strong> frequented Ravello for more than 30 years, becoming an honorary citizen, or that Forster, master of English literature and author of the famous &#8220;Room with a View,&#8221; wrote his first short story &#8220;A Story of a Panic&#8221; here. In short, walking through the narrow streets of Ravello is also a plunge into centuries of culture: an incredible journey through art, music and literature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Insights_notes_on_the_history_of_Ravello\"><\/span>Insights: notes on the history of Ravello<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ravello was founded in the 5th century: it was the place of refuge for Romans escaping the barbarians that marked the fall of the Western Roman Empire. After all, the presence of a number of villas along the Coast, such as the Roman Villa in <a href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/\/minori\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"28\">Minori<\/a> or the one in <a href=\"https:\/\/costieraamalfitana.com\/en\/\/positano\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"16\">Positano<\/a>, suggest that Roman patricians favored these places as vacation destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the founding of the Maritime Republic of Amalfi in 839, the population grew and all the towns along the Coast were united into a single Duchy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the Duchy of Amalfi became semi-dependent on the Norman Kingdom, the Normans gained greater control over the Amalfi aristocracy, offering support to the most influential Ravello families. Ravello slowly became very rich and impatient, until in 1086 it became an episcopal see, directly dependent on the Holy See, at the behest of Roger Guiscard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This power was undermined by the arrival of the Pisans, on two occasions: in the first, in 1135, the enemies were stopped on Mount Brusara; in the second, in 1137, the Pisans got the better of them, destroying and sacking the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Economic and demographic decline began for Ravello in the early 1300s, when many local families moved their business interests to Apulia. Contributing to the decline of the old power were many internal struggles between families and disputes with nearby Scala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fall, slow and inexorable, continued in the succeeding centuries as many noble families, such as the famous Rufolos, moved to the city of Naples, where they held important economic and commercial positions. When the Amalfitan fief passed to the Piccolomini of Siena, Ravello was almost depopulated, except for a few noble families, who took part in the action to redeem the territory by paying 216 gold ducats demanded by Maria d&#8217;Avalos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the 19th century it became a coveted destination of many Grand Tour travelers, such as Wagner, Reid, Gregorovius.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From here slowly began the adventure of tourism, to which the creation and promotion of the Ravello Festival contributed, making Ravello &#8220;City of Music.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of the illustrious past all the monuments we have mentioned remain, but also an atmosphere steeped in old-world charm and elegance. 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