About Ravello
Ravello, a small, lively resort town with a long naval history, is perched above the Amalfi Coast overlooking the sea, offering breathtaking views.
Located in the province of Salerno, Campania in Southern Italy, Ravello is home to approximately 2,500 inhabitants. Because of its scenic natural beauty, it is a popular tourist destination and earned its place as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
Ravello has served over the years as a destination for artists, musicians, and writers, including Giovanni Boccaccio, Richard Wagner, Edvard Grieg, Virginia Woolf, Greta Garbo, Gore Vidal, Andre Gide, Joan Miro, Truman Capote, Tennessee Williams, Graham Greene, and Jacqueline Kennedy. The Ravello Festival, which started in 1953 in honor of Richard Wagner, takes place each summer in the Villa Rufolo which was the composer's residence during his stay in Ravello. The Villa Cimberone, surrounded by magical gardens with a magnificent view, is another popular tourist attraction.
The drive from Amalfi to Ravello is about 7 km (approximately 4.5 miles) along the beautiful, winding mountain road called the "Valley of the Dragon.” There are buses from Amalfi’s central bus station to Ravello which follow this route. The Valley of the Dragons, lined with the famous Amalfi lemon groves, is also a spectacular – though steep - hiking route, going from Ravello at the top to Atrani at the bottom. While you’re there, enjoy a stop in Atrani, the picturesque coastal town which is known to be authentically Italian, unspoiled by tourism, and a great destination for beach-lovers, fishermen, and those who want to experience Italy as it should be.
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