Ravello, Hilltop commune in Amalfi Coast, Italy.
Description
Ravello is a commune on the Amalfi Coast in Italy, sitting 350 meters above sea level on a clifftop. From its many terraces, you can look out over the Mediterranean and the surrounding mountains.
History
The town was founded in the 9th century as part of the maritime Republic of Amalfi and developed into a major Mediterranean trading center until 1200. Its strategic location made it a key meeting point for merchants from the East.
Culture
Villa Rufolo's gardens host the annual festival every summer, continuing a musical tradition that began when Wagner found inspiration here in 1880. The performances take place outdoors and draw visitors from around the world.
Practical
Getting there involves taking SITA buses from Amalfi along the narrow coastal road, with the trip taking around 30 minutes. The paths inside the town are steep and involve stairs, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
Did you know?
The Terrace of Infinity at Villa Cimbrone extends over the Gulf of Salerno and is decorated with marble busts from the 18th century. Its balustrade facing south is often chosen for wedding ceremonies.
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Villa Cimbrone
906 m
Villa Rufolo
367 m
La Rondinaia
930 m
Dome of Ravello
402 m
Ravello Auditorium
215 mParco regionale dei Monti Lattari
2.8 km
San Giovanni del Toro
377 m
Museo della carta
1.8 km
Duomo di San Lorenzo
816 m
Chiesa di Santa Maria a Gradillo
469 m
Santi Cosma e Damiano
761 m
Sant'Eustachio
1.3 km
San Giovanni Battista
1.3 km
Chiesa di San Francesco
527 m
Spiaggia di Castiglione
1.5 kmSantissima Annunziata
1.2 km
Santa Maria della Rotonda
577 mCoral Museum of Ravello
419 mCastello di Scala Maior
1.9 km
Cap e' ciucc fountain
1.9 kmMuseo del Duomo Ravello
413 m
Santissimo Salvatore de' Birecto
1.7 kmGrotta di Sant'Alfonso
886 m
Sorgenti del Vallone delle Ferriere di Amalfi
3.3 kmMuseo di civiltà contadina arti e mestieri
1.8 kmValloni della Costiera Amalfitana
935 m
Dorsale dei Monti Lattari
4.6 kmMuseo La Valle dei Mulini
1.9 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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