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Activities in Ravello
Ravello - Villa Cimbrone
Villa Cimbrone is perhaps the most famous place in Ravello because of it's gardens and breathtaking views. Begin by exploring the cloister on the left with its Arabic-Sicilian-Norman-styled archways, and the wonderful covered well that sits in the middle of the courtyard. The Infinity Terrace is aptly named, as the views stretch on and on, above the haze that blankets the coast below. From here, you can see the terraced fields below, the ships in the harbor, and the curve of the Amalfi Coast.
Ravello - Villa Maria
Villa Maria is a small hotel and restaurant with a gorgeous outdoor terrace offering amazing views. It is also where many guests are staying. The restaurant has its own organic kitchen garden, which they harvest daily to feature on the menu. If you want more than a delicious meal with a view, you can also arrange a cooking class here. Just be aware that the pizza slices are large, thick slices of a Silician-style dough.
Ravello - Villa Rufolo
The Rufolos were Ravello’s most powerful family in the Middle Ages. Their 13th-century villa has a distinctly Moorish courtyard and is anchored by a 100-foot stone tower tinged with Islamic architectural details, signifying the long history of Arab influence in southern Italy. The big draw, however, is the surrounding Romantic-style garden of exotic plants shaded by umbrella pines and crossed by cypress-lined pathways, which inspired Richard Wagner to finish his Parsifal and to declare, “The magical garden of Klingsor has been found!”