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Ravello
Ravello is one of the most attractive destinations on the Amalfi Coast. With a population of around 2,000, it is famous for its views and its gardens. The town was once part of the Republic of Amalfi now it is a peaceful historic village popular with tourists and honeymooners.
The principal Ravello tourist attractions are the two famous gardens, Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo. Both of these panoramic gardens are open to the public, and you can wander through the tropical plants and enjoy fabulous views of the coastline.
Ravello also has an impressive cathedral, the venerable Duomo, dedicated to San Pantaleone whose blood is a treasured relic.
Ravello Concerts
The dreamlink setting of Ravello's gardens inspired Wagner, and it's fitting that today music is a major feature of Ravello. The Ravello Concert Society organises a long season of chamber music concerts (March-November), most of which are held against a backdrop of sky and sea in the panoramic gardens of Wagner's inspiration for Parsifal, the Villa Rufolo. The Society's website is www.rcs.amalficoast.it/; you can check dates and buy tickets online. If there's a concert on when you're in Ravello, you really shouldn't miss the opportunity to attend. The combination of scenery and music creates an atmosphere that you're unlikely to forget.
Get to Ravello
If you're using public transport to arrive in Ravello, you should aim firstly for Amalfi. Buses run uphill from Amalfi to Ravello. For more information about travelling to the Amalfi Coast, visit the Amalfi Coast page.
If you're driving along the famously nerve-wracking Amalfi Coast roads, bear in mind that the winding roads can get congested, and parking in Ravello can be a challenge.
The principal Ravello tourist attractions are the two famous gardens, Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo. Both of these panoramic gardens are open to the public, and you can wander through the tropical plants and enjoy fabulous views of the coastline.
Ravello also has an impressive cathedral, the venerable Duomo, dedicated to San Pantaleone whose blood is a treasured relic.
Ravello Concerts
The dreamlink setting of Ravello's gardens inspired Wagner, and it's fitting that today music is a major feature of Ravello. The Ravello Concert Society organises a long season of chamber music concerts (March-November), most of which are held against a backdrop of sky and sea in the panoramic gardens of Wagner's inspiration for Parsifal, the Villa Rufolo. The Society's website is www.rcs.amalficoast.it/; you can check dates and buy tickets online. If there's a concert on when you're in Ravello, you really shouldn't miss the opportunity to attend. The combination of scenery and music creates an atmosphere that you're unlikely to forget.
Get to Ravello
If you're using public transport to arrive in Ravello, you should aim firstly for Amalfi. Buses run uphill from Amalfi to Ravello. For more information about travelling to the Amalfi Coast, visit the Amalfi Coast page.
If you're driving along the famously nerve-wracking Amalfi Coast roads, bear in mind that the winding roads can get congested, and parking in Ravello can be a challenge.
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