RAVELLO itinerary " the balcony of the Amalfi coast" (What to do + Where to eat) 🍋❤️💐🐛
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HOW TO GET TO RAVELLO FROM NAPLES TRAIN STATION
1) Take the Circumvesuviana Train from stazione centrale to Sorrento Train station + Sita Bus from Sorrento train station to Ravello ( 3 hours)
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-CIRCUMVESUVIANA TRAIN : TAP IN /TAP OUT via credit card or buy the tickets at the train station stazione centrale
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-SITA BUS : via app UNICO CAMPANIA or newstand/kiosk
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2) Via Private transfer (1h 20min)
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A TERRACE OVERLOOKING THE INFINITY
The Italian village of Ravello is one of the quietest along the Amalfi Coast, set a bit away from the seaside and the busy beaches. Though equally lovely, Ravello is never as crowded as Positano or Amalfi, especially in the evening when most of the day-trippers have left and the streets are refreshingly empty.
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Known as the "City of Music," Ravello has always been a favorite retreat for artists and intellectuals looking for inspiration from the sweeping vistas far from the bustle of the coastline.
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Over the past two centuries, musicians and composers like Wagner, Grieg, Rostropovich, Toscanini, and Bernstein have taken refuge here, as have artists like Escher, Turner, Mirò and writers from Lawrence and Forster to Virginia Woolf.
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It comes as no surprise, then, that this sleepy village hosts important cultural events such as the Ravello Festival and chamber music concerts organized by the Ravello Concert Society.
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THE MOST SPECTACULAR VIEWS IN RAVELLO
- Belvedere della Principessa di Piemonte
- The Terrace of Infinity at Villa Cimbrone
- The terraces at Villa Rufolo
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HISTORY ABOUT RAVELLO
Wonderfully aristocratic and breathtakingly beautiful, Ravello sits above the Amalfi Coast's seaside fishing villages, perched on a great spur of rock some 350 meters above the Mediterranean Sea.
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Ravello was built on the site of a settlement believed to have been built by a Roman colony fleeing the Barbarian invasions. In the 9th century, it became the chosen refuge of a group of noble families from Amalfi who had rebelled against the authority of the Doge.
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Ravello soon prospered thanks to the production of the town's "Celendra" wool, and in the 11th century it attempted to dissolve its ties with the Maritime Republic of Amalfi by nominating its own Duke.
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The town's decline coincided with the Norman Conquest. Over the ensuing centuries the population of Ravello, which in the 12th century had been circa 25,000, diminished to such an extent that in 1800 the town was aggregated with the Diocese of Amalfi.
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However drastic, Ravello's change in fortune failed to impair its charm. If anything, it preserved it, making Ravello the chosen destination of inspiration-seeking intellectuals, artists, and celebrities from every corner of the globe.
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SEDUCED BY RAVELLO
- Greta Garbo
- D.H. Lawrence
- Gore Vidal
- Richard Wagner
- Winston Churchill
- Virginia Woolf
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THINKS TO DO IN RAVELLO
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Ravello Cathedral
- The Duomo, erected in 1086, dominates Piazza Vescovado with its splendid, triple-arched marble portal and magnificent bronze door created in 1179 by Parisano da Trani.
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The cathedral's museum is more than worthy of a visit if only to admire the splendid marble bust of Sigligaida Rufolo, widely considered to be one of the most beautiful works of 13th-century art.
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Oscar Niemeyer Auditorium
- A cultural bridge between the past and future, Ravello provides the setting for the controversial Auditorium by Oscar Niemeyer, an international design legend.
A powerful work of modern architecture bang in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the 400-seat auditorium has been likened to a sheet of white paper blowing in the wind.
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Villa Rufolo
Villa Rufolo: hours, tickets and prices
Open every day from 9 AM to 7 PM
Tickets: EUR 6 for adults, EUR 5 for kids 5-12 and visitors over 65. Children under 5 free of charge.
Tickets: EUR 6 for adults, EUR 5 for kids 5-12 and visitors over 65. Children under 5 free of charge.
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- The tower that faces Piazza del Vescovado originally served as a watchtower for Villa Rufolo, one of the most important architectural masterpieces in southern Italy, which has contributed to Ravello's worldwide fame.
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The villa was built in the latter half of the 13th century by the powerful Rufolo family.
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Both Moorish and Norman influences can be seen in the towers and cloisters, the latter characterized by a double order of loggias and pointed arches.
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The gardens of the villa are as famous as the building itself.
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The magnificent cliff-edge terrace offers unforgettable sea views and is the venue for the Ravello music festival known as the Wagner Festival.
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Wagner stayed in Villa Rufolo in 1880 while composing his Parsifal, and was so enamored by the place that he declared "the magic garden of Klingsor has been found".
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Villa Cimbrione
Villa Cimbrone: hours, tickets and prices
Open: every day from 9 AM to 7 PM
Tickets: EUR 7
Tickets: EUR 7
- Villa Cimbrone is the visionary work of Lord William Beckett, who in 1904 purchased what was then a long-abandoned farmhouse and transformed it into a splendid residence. He used an eclectic mix of architectural styles and eras, as well as archeological artifacts and souvenirs from his extensive travels.
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These luxuriant Ravello gardens are home to many rare botanical species, but also statues, fountains, temples and artificial grottos, all of which reflect the passion for antiquity so in vogue at the time of its construction.
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The paths which traverse the garden culminate in the Infinity Terrace and one of the most beautiful views in the world.
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WHERE TO EAT IN RAVELLO
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Ristorante Rossellinis in Palazzo Avino (gourmet dinner )
Address : Via S. Giovanni del Toro, 28, 84010 Ravello SA,
Google link : https://g.co/kgs/YJwS6mt
Tripadvisor link : https://www.tripadvisor.it/Restaurant_Review-g194873...
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An elegant and romantic restaurant with Michelin-starred dishes served overlooking the Amalfi Coast.
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Ristorante Vittoria (Lunch in the town center) , an understated
Address : Via dei Rufolo, 3, 84010 Ravello SA,
Google link : https://g.co/kgs/yWeRm5W
Tripadvisor link : https://it.tripadvisor.ch/Restaurant_Review-g194873...
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A restaurant with stone vaults and vintage photos decorating the walls. There is also a small garden for outdoor dining.
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Pizzeria da Da Mimì ( for a good Pizza )
Address : Via S. Francesco, 12, 84010 Ravello SA, Italia
Google link : https://g.co/kgs/C79bMv9
Tripadvisor link : https://www.tripadvisor.it/Restaurant_Review-g194873...
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A traditional pizzeria set directly above the water with a large outdoor dining space where you can enjoy an authentic pizza Napoletana topped with area specialties such as anchovies from Cetara or zucchini alla Nerano inspired by the famous spaghetti dish.
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How long does it take to visit Ravello?
Ravello is a small city, but has many places to visit. If you wish to visit Villa Cimbrone, Villa Rufolo and the Duomo, you should allow at least 4-5 hours. You can combine it with a visit to Amalfi to make for a full day, since they're only 10 minutes apart by bus.
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My last TIPS
I suggest you being at Capodichino airport at least 3 hours before your plane's departure.
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