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1. Villa Rufolo
In the center of town just to the right of the Duomo, this beautiful villa was built between 1270 and 1280 for the prominent Rufolo family, then...
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- Nile Expert Tip: Discover the history of Ravello by exploring the architecture and gardens of the historic Villa Rufolo.
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3. Piazza del Vescovado
- Right in the center of Ravello is the Piazza del Vescovado, a pretty piazza surrounded by cafés with outdoor seating and watched over by the Duomo.... read more
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4. Villa Cimbrone
Farther up from the center of town, this 14th- or 15th-century villa belonged to the noble family Acconciagioco, but was largely rebuilt in 1904...
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5. Mamma Agata Cooking School
- Step into paradise at the Mamma Agata Cooking School on the Amalfi Coast where you will be welcomed into a family setting and learn about traditional... read more
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6. Museo del Corallo
Created in 1986, this small but extremely interesting museum has a wonderful collection of precious objects made of coral, including cameos, totaling...
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7. Church of San Giovanni del Toro
This 12th-century church, restored in 1715 after earthquake damage and again in the 1990s, is one of the most beautiful religious buildings in...
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8. Church of Santa Maria a Gradillo
- One of Ravello's distinctive architectural landmarks, the 12th-century Church of Santa Maria a Gradillo is noted for the intertwining arches on... read more
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10. Belvedere Principessa di Piemonte
- Ravello's five star hotels line the Via San Giovanni del Toro along the highest spot in town overlooking the Amalfi Coast down to Minori, Maiori... read more
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Ravello was a flourishing town in the Middle Ages and many of the top things to do reflect the town's important history. The beautiful gardens of the Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone are open to the public, and a stroll through the serene gardens will transport you back to the medieval splendor of Ravello. These lavish villas were home to important merchant families, and both offer outstanding views overlooking the Amalfi Coast.
The wealth and prominence of medieval Ravello is also evident from the many beautiful churches you can visit during your stay. The Duomo is located in the center of Ravello in the Piazza del Vescovado and is dedicated to the town's patron saint and protector San Pantaleone. Don't miss the Churches of Santa Maria a Gradillo and San Giovanni del Toro, both architectural highlights of Ravello. Or visit the quiet hamlet of Torello to see the Church of San Michele Arcangelo, the oldest church in Ravello.
Although located right at the steps of the Duomo, it can be easy to miss the Museo del Corallo, which contains an excellent collection of objects carved from coral. Visit the Camo factory next door for fine examples of coral carving, one of the traditional crafts on the Sorrento Peninsula. For another taste of tradition, take a cooking class at the very special Mamma Agata Cooking School located in a quiet spot below the center of Ravello overlooking the Bay of Salerno and beautiful Amalfi coastline.
